Roblox and Minecraft are both immensely popular sandbox games played and appreciated by gamers all over the world. Both have almost the same blocky graphics and an identical playerbase.

At this year's VidCon, Minecraft and Roblox proved to be two of the most popular platforms, drawing legions of passionate fans to its events.

Minecraft and Roblox are monumental sandbox-based digital worlds with a devoted fan base. The gaming community is well aware of the heated rivalry between the two platforms.

Popularity Trends: Minecraft has had peak popularity since the mid-2010s, while Roblox saw a significant increase in popularity during the global pandemic.

The immense popularity of these online games and their highly-developed ecosystems make them a prime target for scams and hacking campaigns. They also act as a testing ground for budding hackers.

Educators should take advantage of sandbox-style games' popularity and engaging nature as they explore teaching with Minecraft and Roblox.

Cybercriminals targeted "Minecraft" players the most in 2022, affecting about 140,515 users. Attackers also affected 38,850 "Roblox" users and 27,503 "Among Us" gamers.

Roblox has overtaken Minecraft with an incredible 100 million monthly active users. Back in March, Microsoft said Minecraft had 91 million monthly players.

Roblox, while technically older (founded in 2006), didn’t surge in popularity until the late 2010s. It’s not just a game, but a game platform—an endless library of user-generated experiences.

The international phenoms that are Minecraft and Roblox are practically ubiquitous in gaming today. The two games are available on multiple platforms including consoles, PC, and even mobile ...