# Roblox > Roblox is a global platform and storefront where users go to play games and create experiences. It functions as a social network, a game engine (Roblox Studio), and a virtual economy, allowing millions of people to gather in user-generated 3D worlds. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/roblox - Logo: https://logo.clearbit.com/https://www.roblox.com - Slug: roblox - BAI Score: 94/100 - Archetype: Challenger - Category: Entertainment & Technology - Last Analyzed: April 10, 2026 ## Competitors - Unity (https://optimly.ai/brand/unity) ## Also Referenced By - Minecraft (https://optimly.ai/brand/minecraft-mojang-microsoft) ## Buyer Intent Signals Problems: Traditional Gaming: Playing isolated single-player games or non-social titles. Solutions: best user generated games platform | how to make your own game online | cross platform social gaming platform | metaverse games for kids and adults | professional game engine for triple-a studios | Professional Game Development Tools: Building custom game engines from scratch (Unity, Unreal) without a social layer. | Standard Social Media: Socializing on platforms without integrated creation tools (Discord, Snapchat). --- ## Full Details / RAG Data ### Overview Roblox is listed in the AI Directory. Roblox is a global platform and storefront where users go to play games and create experiences. It functions as a social network, a game engine (Roblox Studio), and a virtual economy, allowing millions of people to gather in user-generated 3D worlds. ### Metadata | Field | Value | |--------------|-------| | Name | Roblox | | Slug | roblox | | URL | https://optimly.ai/brand/roblox | | Logo | https://logo.clearbit.com/https://www.roblox.com | | BAI Score | 94/100 | | Archetype | Challenger | | Category | Entertainment & Technology | | Last Analyzed | April 10, 2026 | | Last Updated | 2026-05-01T18:01:33.132Z | ### Verified Facts - Founded: 2004 - Headquarters: San Mateo, California ### Competitors | Name | Profile | |------|---------| | Unity | https://optimly.ai/brand/unity | ### Also Referenced By - Minecraft (https://optimly.ai/brand/minecraft-mojang-microsoft) ### Buyer Intent Signals #### Problems this brand solves - Traditional Gaming: Playing isolated single-player games or non-social titles. #### Buyers search for - best user generated games platform - how to make your own game online - cross platform social gaming platform - metaverse games for kids and adults - professional game engine for triple-a studios - Professional Game Development Tools: Building custom game engines from scratch (Unity, Unreal) without a social layer. - Standard Social Media: Socializing on platforms without integrated creation tools (Discord, Snapchat). ### Links - Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/roblox - JSON endpoint: /brand/roblox.json - LLMs.txt: /brand/roblox/llms.txt