To help break down these two massive games into simple language, we've compared Minecraft and Roblox so you can pick which one is right for you or your child.

Adams: The creator of Minecraft, Markus Persson, became a billionaire when he sold the company to Microsoft for $2.5 billion in 2015.. Baszucki: I was attracted to this venture out of pure passion ...

At this year's VidCon, Minecraft and Roblox were two of the most popular platforms. A Minecraft-focused panel drew over 2,000 attendees and 135,000 people who livestreamed the event.

Roblox was released in 2006, three years before Minecraft was released in 2009. Both games share a DNA influenced by Lego toys, but aside from their blocky aesthetics are relatively separate games.