What is Roblox Studio?

Roblox Studio is the free tool for building and publishing games on Roblox.

Game engine. Updated November 12, 2026 by DATAL Projects

Made by: Roblox Corporation
First released: 2006, with the Roblox platform
License: Proprietary, free to use
Type: Game creation tool
Runs on: Windows and macOS
Official site: create.roblox.com

What Roblox Studio is

Roblox Studio is the free tool for building and publishing games on Roblox. Games publish straight to Roblox's player base across PC, mobile, and console.

Roblox was founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, and the platform opened to the public in 2006. From the start, the idea was that players build the games themselves. Roblox Studio is the building tool that came with that idea.

Over the years Studio grew from a simple brick building tool into a full 3D editor with terrain, lighting, animation and physics tools. In 2013 Roblox started the Developer Exchange program, which lets creators turn earned Robux into real money. Roblox now calls games on the platform experiences, and its scripting language, Luau, was released as open source in 2021.

How Roblox Studio works

Roblox Studio is a desktop app where you build a 3D world and add code to it. The Explorer window lists everything in your game as a tree. The Properties window shows the settings of whatever you select, such as size, color and material. The basic building block is the part, a simple 3D shape. You can also import meshes made in tools like Blender, or drop in models from the Toolbox.

Game logic is written in Luau. A Script runs on the server, which is the computer Roblox runs for your game. A LocalScript runs on the client, which is each player's own device. A ModuleScript holds code that other scripts can share. The server and the client talk through RemoteEvents and RemoteFunctions. Anything that matters, such as currency or damage, should be decided on the server, because players can tamper with their own client.

You test by pressing Play inside Studio, which starts a local test session. When you are ready, you publish the experience to Roblox. Roblox then hosts the servers, handles player accounts and makes the game available on phones, computers, consoles and VR headsets. Player progress is saved with data stores, which is the storage service Roblox provides.

Key features of Roblox Studio

Explorer and Properties
Every object in the game sits in one tree, and every setting is editable in one panel. This makes it easy to see how a game is put together.
Built-in multiplayer
Every experience is online by default. Roblox runs the servers and syncs players for you, so you do not write networking code from scratch.
One build, many devices
A published experience runs on the Roblox app across computers, phones, tablets, consoles and VR headsets. You still need to design your controls and UI for each screen size.
Team Create
Several people can edit the same place at the same time. Changes are saved to the cloud.
Toolbox and Creator Store
You can search for free and paid models, plugins, audio and images made by Roblox and other creators. Check any free model before using it, since it may contain unwanted scripts.
Monetization tools
Game passes, developer products and other tools let you sell items for Robux inside your experience.

When to use Roblox Studio

A good choice for

Multiplayer games aimed at the Roblox audience
First projects for people learning game development
Small teams that do not want to run their own servers
Fast prototypes that friends can join with a link
Games that need to reach phones, computers and consoles at once

Pick something else when

Games you want to sell on Steam or the app stores as a standalone product
Projects that need full control over the engine, graphics or servers
Games that must work offline
Content that does not fit the Roblox community rules

Roblox Studio compared with alternatives

Roblox Studio vs Unity

Unity builds standalone games that you publish yourself on stores like Steam, Google Play and the App Store. Roblox Studio only publishes to Roblox, but it gives you hosting, accounts and an audience out of the box. Pick Unity when you want your own product, and Roblox Studio when you want to be on the Roblox platform.

Roblox Studio vs Godot

Godot is a free, open source engine with no platform attached to it. You own the whole game and handle distribution and multiplayer servers yourself. Roblox Studio is less flexible, but you can have an online game running much sooner.

Roblox Studio vs Unreal Editor for Fortnite

Unreal Editor for Fortnite lets creators build islands inside Fortnite, in a similar way to how Roblox Studio builds experiences inside Roblox. It offers high-end graphics and uses a language called Verse. Roblox Studio reaches a different audience and runs on a wider range of low-end devices.

How to start learning Roblox Studio

01Create a free Roblox account and install Roblox Studio from create.roblox.com.
02Open a baseplate template and practice moving, scaling and coloring parts while watching the Explorer and Properties windows.
03Follow the beginner tutorials in the Roblox Creator Docs to write your first Luau script, such as a part that changes color when touched.
04Build a small obby, which is an obstacle course, with checkpoints and a finish line.
05Publish it as a private experience, test it with a friend, then learn about RemoteEvents and data stores for your next project.

What Roblox Studio costs

Roblox Studio is free to download and use, and publishing an experience is free. Roblox keeps a share of what players spend in your game, and earned Robux can be converted to real money through the Developer Exchange program if you meet its requirements. Check the current terms on the Roblox Creator Hub, because rates and requirements change.

How DATAL Projects uses Roblox Studio

Roblox Studio is part of our game development work in the Philippines. Common uses:

Roblox games and experiences
Maps and systems for Roblox groups
In-game shops and progression

Common questions about Roblox Studio

Is Roblox Studio free?

Yes. Roblox Studio is free to download and there is no fee to publish an experience. You only need a Roblox account.

What language does Roblox Studio use?

Roblox Studio uses Luau, a scripting language that Roblox built on top of Lua 5.1. If you have used Lua before, most of it will look familiar.

Is Roblox Studio hard to learn?

It is one of the easier ways to start making games. You can build a simple world without code in a day, and basic scripting takes a few weeks of practice. Larger systems such as saving data and secure multiplayer take longer.

Can you make money with Roblox Studio?

Yes. Creators earn Robux when players buy game passes and other items, and Robux can be exchanged for real money through the Developer Exchange program. Most games earn little, so treat income as possible but not guaranteed.

Can I use Roblox Studio on a phone or tablet?

No. Roblox Studio runs on Windows and macOS computers. Players can play your experience on phones and tablets, but you need a computer to build it.

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