How much does it cost to hire someone to make a Roblox game?

A simple obby or minigame costs about $3,000 to $10,000, a simulator or tycoon about $15,000 to $50,000, and a large roleplay or branded world $50,000 to $150,000 or more.

Why is Roblox development cheaper than a normal multiplayer game?

The platform provides servers, accounts, payments and cross-platform distribution, so the budget goes into design, scripting and art.

How long does a Roblox game take to build?

About 3 to 6 weeks for an obby, 2 to 4 months for a simulator and 4 to 8 months for a large roleplay or branded world.

What language are Roblox games written in?

Luau, a scripting language derived from Lua, used inside Roblox Studio.

Can a brand build its own Roblox experience?

Yes. Brands commission custom worlds with minigames and virtual items, but they need promotion, child-safety compliance and clear success metrics.

Roblox Game Development Cost: Hiring a Studio in 2026

The short answer

A simple obby or minigame costs about $3,000 to $10,000. A simulator or tycoon with progression, pets, shops and saved data costs about $15,000 to $50,000. A large roleplay world or a branded experience with custom art and events costs about $50,000 to $150,000 or more. Roblox removes the cost of servers, accounts and payment systems, which is why these numbers are lower than for a standalone multiplayer game.

Budget bands

Scope	Includes	Typical cost	Timeline
Obby or minigame	Obstacle course or single mechanic, checkpoints, leaderboard	$3,000 to $10,000	3 to 6 weeks
Simulator or tycoon	Progression, pets or upgrades, shop, data saving, events	$15,000 to $50,000	2 to 4 months
Roleplay or branded world	Custom map and assets, jobs or quests, live events, analytics	$50,000 to $150,000+	4 to 8 months

What Roblox gives you for free

Servers and networking. Every experience is multiplayer by default, hosted by the platform.
Accounts and friends. Players arrive with an identity and a friends list.
Payments. Purchases use the platform currency, so you do not build a store backend.
Cross-platform reach. One experience runs on phones, PC and consoles that support Roblox.
Discovery. Players can find you inside the platform, although you still need to earn that attention.

On a standalone game these items can take a third of the budget. Compare with multiplayer mobile game cost.

What you still pay for

Design. The core loop, progression curve and economy decide whether players return. See game economy design.
Scripting. Systems are written in Luau: data saving, pets, trading, combat, quests and anti-exploit checks.
Building and 3D art. Maps, props, characters, animation and interface. Custom art in a distinct style costs more than assembling parts from the toolbox.
Monetization design. Game passes, developer products and private servers need to be planned so that spending feels fair.
Testing. Exploiters are common on Roblox, so the server must validate what clients claim.
Updates. Successful experiences update weekly or fortnightly.

Genres and their price

Obbies are cheapest because they are mostly level building. Simulators and tycoons cost more because of data, balance and the number of items. Roleplay games need large maps and many interactive jobs. Fighting and shooter experiences need careful netcode and animation. Horror experiences are popular and relatively affordable, since atmosphere matters more than content volume, as we describe in how to make a horror game.

Branded experiences

Brands commission Roblox worlds to reach younger audiences where they already spend time. A branded experience usually includes a custom map, two or three minigames, virtual items to collect, and a launch event. Budget for more than the build:

Promotion. Without influencer or paid support, a new experience struggles to be discovered.
Moderation and safety. The audience includes children, so advertising and data rules are strict. Read our overview of rules for kids games and the COPPA update.
Measurement. Agree in advance what success means: visits, time spent, items claimed or brand recall.

Our guide to gamification for brands covers how to choose between Roblox, a web game and an app.

How Roblox games earn

Experiences earn platform currency from game passes, repeatable purchases, private servers, subscriptions and engagement-based payouts. Creators who meet the platform's requirements can convert earnings to real money through its exchange programme. Rates and eligibility are set by Roblox and change from time to time, so check the official monetization documentation rather than relying on a figure quoted in an article.

Roblox or a standalone game

Roblox is the right choice when your audience is already there, you want multiplayer cheaply and you accept the platform's look, rules and revenue share. A standalone game suits you better if you need full control of the brand, pricing and data, or an older audience. Some projects start on Roblox to test an idea and move to Unity later. For a similar platform with an older audience, see UEFN and Fortnite island development.

How to lower the budget

Launch one strong loop, not five weak ones.
Use a small custom art set and keep the style simple.
Plan four weeks of updates before launch so the first players have a reason to return.
Test with real players early. Feedback arrives quickly on Roblox.

Getting a quote

Send us the genre, the audience and any brand guidelines. Prototypes start at $999 on the offer page, and larger experiences are quoted as fixed milestones.

Sources: Roblox Creator Hub documentation · Roblox: monetization documentation · Wikipedia: Roblox. Checked November 11, 2026.

Roblox game development cost: what it takes to hire a studio