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Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the best of what Roblox has to offer. There are a surprising number of experiences that aren’t necessarily made for kids, and I don’t mean adult-themed. Think Pokemon, something that bridges the various age groups or a unique mechanic that is only ever appreciated by a more refined palate. I’ve been up and down the platform, and only a few games jump out at me as experiences that are most enjoyable if you’re a kid at heart, like Adopt Me. Each of these entries also respects your time, not requiring a lot of effort, so you can go at your own pace.
5. Welcome to Bloxburg
Welcome to Bloxburg is a lot like The Sims, but with dedicated multiplayer support, making it the ultimate roleplaying experience. It’s cool to see groups of players driving to their jobs, running popular restaurants, and building their dream homes. There’s a real sense of community since most people you pass are real players.
And I don’t know about you, but as I got older, I started caring more and more about furniture. Yes, you read that right: furniture. And flipping through photos of old houses, too. Owning a house does have its perks, but at least when I build a house in Bloxburg, I don’t have to worry about a hole in the ceiling or fixing the washer again.
4. Adopt Me
If we’re talking the best Roblox games for adults, Adopt Me may sound like a strange entry. Surprise, surprise, but an entire community of adult players is built around the game such as Moms, Dads, and Adults Who Play and Outlaws AG. How? Why? Well, it’s because many of us played Neopets growing up and/or have kids who play. In fact, I’d argue Adopt Me is a spiritual successor in so many ways.
Caring for pets is the most obvious comparison, but then there are minigames to play, money to make, and a ridiculous amount of clothing you can dress your pets in. Most importantly, trading is a huge deal in Adopt Me in the same way it is on Neopets. If you have kids, I highly recommend giving it a try. It’s inoffensive, there are all sorts of pets to collect, and it’s really easy to get sucked into. Oh, and if you see any players with “AG” in their name, that’s an “adult gamer”!
3. Beyond the Dark
I noticed a lot of Roblox games rarely lean into their atmosphere, even the horror and sci-fi ones, though you’ll still find the best examples there like Judy and SCP Roleplay. More attention needs to be given to atmospheric experiences, and I suggest checking out Beyond the Dark.
Beyond the Dark totally gets how much good lighting, tone, and atmosphere can heighten the experience. Being on a seemingly derelict space station orbiting a supermassive black hole is scary enough, but then the lights keep going out, aliens are playing peekaboo in the vacuum of space, and most of the crew is missing. What in the world is going on here? It’s a mystery you have to solve!
2. Epic Minigames
If you’re around my age (yours truly was born in ‘93), then we both caught the tail end of the arcades. Despite that, some of my fondest memories are of burning through quarters at Chuck E. Cheese or playing a quick game of House of the Dead at the movie theater before seeing a flick (maybe it was the Star Wars prequels or Lord of the Rings). Since I’d have to go out of my way to find an arcade these days, the next best thing is Epic Minigames.
To me, Epic Minigames is like stepping into an arcade for the first time. It’s just this mishmash of over a hundred bite-sized games, some of which I noticed were inspired by classic arcade games like Frogger. Before you know it, you’re playing another, then another, and another. It’s a good thing it doesn’t cost any quarters.
1. World Zero
World Zero isn’t just one of the best Roblox games for adults; it’s also my personal favorite. I love a good MMO, you know? I’ve spent countless hours on World of Warcraft, reached the Force Village in Star Wars Galaxies, and believe FFXIV’s Viera are peak character design. So, when World Zero was brought to my attention, I jumped right in and was genuinely surprised.
Outside of horror games, World Zero is a good example of what developers can do with the platform. Sure, its quests are simplistic, but I really like the classes, especially the Dragoon. You can group up for dungeons, raids, even train pets to help you out in battle. Best of all, it’s easy to pick up where you left off in World Zero; I don’t have to spend days preparing for a raid that may never happen.
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