📊 Most Popular Roblox Game Genres
Explore the top genres on Roblox based on active player counts, visits and popularity in 2025.
Which Roblox game genres generate the most revenue? 💸
Which game genres are growing the most on Roblox? (2018-2025 Trend)
Trend: Roleplay remains king – but Simulator is catching up
The data clearly shows: Roleplay games continue to dominate Roblox in 2025 with the highest revenue. However,Simulator games have nearly doubled their earnings since 2018 and are becoming serious competition. Puzzle and Tycoon genres remain niche, offering room for growth and innovation. A useful insight for developers planning their next hit!
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Which Roblox game genres make the most money in 2025?
Some genres bring in millions of dollars every year on Roblox 💸. Here’s a breakdown of the top-earning genres in 2025:
| 🎮 Genre | 💰 Revenue (2025) | 🔥 Popularity |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Roleplay | $15,000,000 | 🌟 Extremely High |
| ⚙️ Simulator | $12,000,000 | 🚀 Fast Growing |
| 👻 Horror | $10,000,000 | 😱 Always Trending |
| 🔫 FPS | $8,000,000 | 🎯 Competitive |
| 🧗 Obby | $6,000,000 | 👟 Fun & Casual |
| 🏎️ Racing | $5,000,000 | 🏁 Niche Fans |
| 🏗️ Tycoon | $4,000,000 | 💼 Business Vibes |
| 🧩 Puzzle | $3,000,000 | 🧠 Brainy Players |
| 🎮 Other | $3,000,000 | 🎲 Mixed |
Tip: Roleplay games dominate
Games like Brookhaven and Adopt Me bring in the most revenue because they have huge, loyal communities and strong in-game monetization.
What makes a genre successful?
- 👥 Active community
- 💎 Game Passes and UGC sales
- 🔁 Replayability
- 🎨 Player creativity
Idea: Combine Genres!
Mix FPS with Horror, or Tycoon with Roleplay. Hybrid games often do better and reach more players!
Which Roblox genres are growing the fastest?
Some genres started small, but grew huge over the years. Here’s a look at the growth trend from 2018 to 2025 📈:
| 🎮 Genre | Revenue in 2018 | Revenue in 2025 | 📈 Total Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Roleplay | $30M | $43M | +43% |
| ⚙️ Simulator | $20M | $28M | +40% |
| 👻 Horror | $6M | $9M | +50% |
| 🔫 FPS | $5M | $7.5M | +50% |
| 🧗 Obby | $10M | $11.5M | +15% |
| 🏎️ Racing | $3M | $4.2M | +40% |
| 🏗️ Tycoon | $4.5M | $5M | +11% |
| 🧩 Puzzle | $2M | $3M | +50% |
Warning: Not all genres grow fast
Genres like Tycoon or Racing grow slowly. If you’re making a game, pick a genre that matches current trends!
Genres with highest growth (2018–2025)
- 💥 Horror – players love spooky content 👻
- 💡 Simulator – great for grinding & upgrades
- 🔫 FPS – high skill = high retention
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