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Roblox alternatives

Roblox users often seek alternatives due to frustrating updates that impact chat functionality and introduce lag, as well as concerns about inappropriate content and customer service issues. Alternatives offer different gameplay experiences, from competitive puzzle games to casual arcade titles, often with varying approaches to monetization and social features.

Why users look for alternatives to Roblox

The alternatives

8 Ball Pool™
4.8★ · 4,719,745 ratings · Free

8 Ball Pool™ offers a realistic and fun pool game experience, allowing players to compete against others R55. It has been enjoyed by players for many years R57.

Better for: This game is better for players who enjoy competitive skill-based games and want a realistic pool simulation R55. It suits those who are looking for a game they can play for a long time R57. However, be aware that some users report issues with cheaters and a 'pay to win' dynamic, especially at higher levels R54R57R59.

Head-to-head: Roblox vs 8 Ball Pool™
Candy Crush Saga
4.7★ · 3,956,961 ratings · Free

Candy Crush Saga is an addictive match-3 puzzle game with many levels and satisfying gameplay R69. It is easy to pick up and can be played for short periods or longer sessions R69.

Better for: Candy Crush Saga is better for players who enjoy casual, single-player puzzle games that are easy to learn and offer a sense of progression through many levels R69. It's a good option for passing time R67. However, users frequently complain about excessive ads and constant pushes for in-app purchases R65R67R68R69.

Head-to-head: Roblox vs Candy Crush Saga
Subway Surfers
4.6★ · 3,770,430 ratings · Free

Subway Surfers is an entertaining endless runner game that can be played offline, making it suitable for long car rides R83R89R91. It is popular with many players, including younger children R80.

Better for: Subway Surfers is better for players who enjoy fast-paced arcade games that don't require an internet connection R89R91. It's a good choice for casual play and keeping entertained . However, users report frequent ads and glitches, and some feel it has 'pay to win' elements R81R82.

Head-to-head: Roblox vs Subway Surfers
Paper.io 2
4.5★ · 2,790,040 ratings · Free

Paper.io 2 is a fun and competitive game where players claim land and level up characters R94. It helps build competition and can be a good way to pass time .

Better for: Paper.io 2 is better for players who enjoy competitive, territorial games with simple mechanics R94. It's suitable for those who like to customize characters and earn in-game rewards R94. However, many users complain about an excessive number of ads, sometimes even during gameplay, and some believe the game is heavily botted rather than featuring real players R93.

Head-to-head: Roblox vs Paper.io 2
Block Blast!

Block Blast! is an addictive and challenging puzzle game that can be played both online and offline without Wi-Fi R108R114. It is free and some users appreciate the lack of microtransactions R114.

Better for: Block Blast! is better for players who enjoy challenging, relaxing puzzle games that can be played offline R114. It suits those looking for a free game without in-app purchases R114. However, a significant drawback for many users is the high frequency of ads, often appearing after every level or even to save progress R107R110R114.

Stick with Roblox if

You should stick with Roblox if you enjoy a wide variety of user-created games and experiences, value a platform that has been a significant part of your childhood, or find happiness and community within its diverse offerings .

Evidence note: All alternatives had sufficient reviews to form a pitch.

Frequently asked

Why are Roblox users unhappy with recent updates?
Roblox users are unhappy with recent updates primarily because they have restricted chat functionality and introduced age verification issues, making it difficult for friends of different age groups to communicate and play together R4R6R12R13. Additionally, some users feel the updates have made the game more boring or removed nostalgic elements R3R10R21.
Do any of the alternatives offer an ad-free experience?
Among the alternatives, Block Blast! is noted by one user for being free with 'ZERO micro transactions' and suggests turning on airplane mode to avoid ads R114. However, other reviews for Block Blast! and all other listed alternatives frequently mention a high volume of ads, with some users wishing for a paid ad-free version R65R68R69R70.
Are there concerns about 'pay to win' in the alternative games?
Yes, concerns about 'pay to win' dynamics are mentioned for 8 Ball Pool™ and Subway Surfers. In 8 Ball Pool™, some users feel they can't win unless they pay, and that the game now only allows wins for paid members R54. For Subway Surfers, some players describe it as 'too much "pay to win"' R81.
Which alternative games can be played offline?
Subway Surfers and Block Blast! are both noted for being playable offline. Users appreciate that Subway Surfers 'no ocupa internet' and that 'you don’t even need internet to play' R89R91. Similarly, Block Blast! 'doesnt need Wi-Fi' and can be played 'online and offline' R114.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] Roblox 1/5 · US The stupid updates: The update made me and my friends so we can never chat together when we are all the same age.now I can not play any of my fav games bc parental controls and age verification I am 13 plus and I can not play any 13+ games which in my opinion this is stupid
  2. [R6] Roblox 3/5 · US Good: It’s 5 stars but please get normal chat back i cant talk to my bestie😭😭😭
  3. [R12] Roblox 3/5 · US Funnn: It’s fun but the age verification is giving pedos a chance and it hurts to know I can’t talk to my friends because they are a different age group.
  4. [R13] Roblox 1/5 · US It’s not doing good: currently in Roblox there are age groups, such as Roblox kids, Roblox select, and regular Roblox. My main issue is Roblox select and regular Roblox, one of my friends is 15 and in Roblox select, I’m 16 and in regular Roblox. I think it’s so unfair because I can’t see his chat anymore in games, I don’t see his user or anything, it doesn’t show that he said anything at all. It’s
  5. [R9] Roblox 3/5 · US It could be better: It’s always so laggy and there are inappropriate games
  6. [R31] Roblox 1/5 · US Holy lag: A lot of lag
  7. [R36] Roblox 3/5 · GB My first reveiw: A good game but so laggy I like but there millions of safety features
  8. [R38] Roblox 5/5 · US It’s a fun game!: it’s a good game but bloxburg is so glitchy they need to fix it because the frames in my house that had pictures on it they need to be fixed like the game is so bad! I’m not saying that about Roblox just to bloxburg because of pretty sure everyone is having problems with the Game
  9. [R3] Roblox 3/5 · US idk: this game is lowkey getting boring
  10. [R10] Roblox 1/5 · US Game vô cùng tệ: xóa hết Game hay,còn bắt xác minh này nọ,đang nhiều lượt chơi và Game hay thì không chịu,làm cái gì vô bổ không
  11. [R18] Roblox 3/5 · US Bruh: I hate it a long time ago I was positive but ts sucks BRO DAVID BAZOOKA STOP WITH THE BAD UPDS PLZ
  12. [R21] Roblox 3/5 · US Game used to be fun: The game now is trash
  13. [R19] Roblox 1/5 · US Please don’t play: This game is very weird. It cost a lot of money to actually have Robux and there is a lot of weird online dating in this game. They’re only a lot of mean people in this game please add better games other than celebrate or noth
  14. [R33] Roblox 3/5 · GB Weirdos online: Alright so listen I think old men who are really creepy should be banned from Roblox and always Roblox why do you tag out our words if we are just trying to say hi and also my friend by passed the face scan check with her mum now I can’t talk to her in any way. Roblox used to be so good but these updates need re considering. I know Roblox is great and I understand because it’s awes
  15. [R37] Roblox 2/5 · US Moderation, chat bans, etc: Bad, wierd, scams, and more. I HATE. THIS APP.
  16. [R7] Roblox 2/5 · US The banning: Yall so fast to ban me but no one else when I report
  17. [R22] Roblox 1/5 · US HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE: I recently lost access to my email, phone number, and Roblox account after losing my iPhone. I tried recovering my account but I don’t have any of the emails or my phone number which was the only thing connected to my account. I tried customer service but when I did their AI (Just so you know they use AI AS CUSTOMER SERVICE) replied once and ended the chat. I had many mo
  18. [R34] Roblox 1/5 · US I was banned for no reason.: Ok so **I** was banned for no reason you see. I was playing 99 nights ALL alone. With no one else. I wasn’t doing anything, i was normally doing 99 night things, and while i was afk Someone banned me for no reason?? I’m guessing that was what happened because I was gone for 2 hours. TWO. HOURS. I left my house at 5pm and came back at 7pm so I don’t know what I really d
  19. [R25] Roblox 2/5 · US Refunding: There should be an option where we can refund items or game passes. If you don’t use them anymore.
  20. [R54] 8 Ball Pool™ 1/5 · US Can’t win unless U pay: This app has gone down from the creation now it only allows you to win if you pay . I was a paid member and couldn’t be stopped but now as a free member I haven’t won a game in a long while. My shot always leaves me snookered and the CUE is like a magnet for all pockets, you can literally watch the CUE pick up speed right to middle of the pocket. Then the your opponent can
  21. [R55] 8 Ball Pool™ 5/5 · US RonnieB this is as real as it can be. I must say closer than the real thing 👍👍: Awesome game thanks for the real game of pool on the iPhone
  22. [R57] 8 Ball Pool™ 1/5 · US Used to be a great game: I started playing this game 8-10 years ago. Not exactly sure when. Loved it. Unfortunately, cheaters run amok now. I used to have billions of coins that I won legitimately. I now have less than a billion. Most days I lose coins rather than increase my supply. Don’t let new reviews of those in a honeymoon with the game fool you. They’ve allowed the game to become the trash
  23. [R59] 8 Ball Pool™ 1/5 · US Ruined: Hacker after hacker locking onto balls and winning the game without giving you a shot. All from India and Pakistan. Lost millions in the matter of a couple of games and even if they are banned the developers never made a way for you to receive your coins back. If you rn into a hacker simply report and leave. After playing this game for almost the whole 15 years starting back on a school co
  24. [R65] Candy Crush Saga 1/5 · US Ads: I am ready to cancel this game! Stop the long and stupid ads. I don’t want anything that you are advertising! They freeze up my iPad, and don’t give me my boosts!!!
  25. [R66] Candy Crush Saga 5/5 · US Sooo good: This is really good but I have a few suggestions. 1. No money 2. Free boosters at whatever level Other that that, this game is perfect
  26. [R67] Candy Crush Saga 3/5 · US El stinky but good.: Very nice character design , good to pass time, but I will always hate the constant push for micro transactions and paywalls- “watch an ad to replay!” Its annoying it’s a shame that candy crush has succumbed to this level too
  27. [R68] Candy Crush Saga 2/5 · US I would not recommend for you children: It’s Boring and lots of ads
  28. [R80] Subway Surfers 5/5 · US 🤩🤩🤩: I think it’s a great game And I like it a lot
  29. [R81] Subway Surfers 3/5 · US Too much "pay to win": It sucks
  30. [R82] Subway Surfers 1/5 · US Ads: Ads are horrible I’d rather have the option to turn them off completely so my daughter can play uninterrupted! This is absolutely ridiculous.
  31. [R83] Subway Surfers 5/5 · US H: Y
  32. [R93] Paper.io 2 1/5 · US Ads: Why so many ads? 3-4 pop up right in the middle of a game, and there are always ads after a game too... It's too much, it gets in the way of playing normally( · translated
  33. [R94] Paper.io 2 5/5 · US The Best Game EVER!🥰: This game is fun!🤩 I can’t stop playing it! You can level up to new characters and even change them once they’re added to your collection! My personal favorite is the donut 🍩 My sister and I play this every day! It’s so fun. You can claim land, change your profile pic,earn coins, diamond,💎 and upgrades to your character! I highly recommend this game to everyone!😉🤗
  34. [R95] Paper.io 2 3/5 · US Thor and Thanos don’t have bonus: It’s all ok it’s a chill relaxing game but when I did the Thor and Thanos nametack I got no boost permanently. Not my favorite game
  35. [R97] Paper.io 2 5/5 · US Love this game but…: Ok this is a great game! But I have one suggestion. I’d like a filter for the usernames. I see lots of people playing with bad usernames. This game is 9+ and that might not be good for little kids to see. I also have weird glitches in the up to date version. I will be taking land, and randomly die with no one in sight. It’s one of my favorite games ever! This was just a sugges
  36. [R107] Block Blast! 1/5 · US TO MANY ADDS: this is crazy. there are to many adds. i have to watch a add to even save my old game
  37. [R108] Block Blast! 5/5 · US | SimpleReviews |: Good game. Very Addictive | Simple Reviews |
  38. [R109] Block Blast! 3/5 · US Is mine outdaded?: I don't have the skins /color optional for the blocks ;(
  39. [R110] Block Blast! 1/5 · US Adds: Trash to many adds
  40. [R69] Candy Crush Saga 5/5 · US So you mf will stop asking me: Candy Crush is still a fun and addictive puzzle game with plenty of levels and satisfying gameplay. It’s easy to pick up and play for a few minutes or get lost in for much longer. The biggest downside is the constant pop-up ads and promotional offers. It feels like every time you finish a level, open the game, or return to the main screen, you’re hit with another of
  41. [R70] Candy Crush Saga 3/5 · US Too many ads: Said it all in the title
  42. [R89] Subway Surfers 4/5 · US es muy bueno: es poquito difícil pero no ocupa internet ni nada es súper bueno aunque tiene mucho anuncios pero te lo recomiendo
  43. [R91] Subway Surfers 4/5 · US Love this game: I love this game so much I love that you don’t even need internet to play great
  44. [R114] Block Blast! 5/5 · US 1,000% worth the download: I love playing Block Blast online and offline. The app doesnt need Wi-Fi and it’s free with ZERO micro transactions which is AMAZING! but the ads are a little annoying so I just turn on airplane mode. Is it annoying? 0.01% of the time yes, Is it worth it? YES! Please download

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store