Roblox Breaks Player Records Amid Rivalry Between Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot

Roblox has achieved a new milestone in its player base, hitting a record-breaking 47 million players on August 23, 2025, as part of a dramatic weekend event where two of its most popular games, Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot, went head-to-head in a ‘war’ for player attention. The event, designed by the games’ creators, created an intense rivalry between the two, pushing Roblox’s numbers to new heights. While Grow a Garden, a long-standing favorite, attracted 22 million players, Steal a Brainrot, its newer counterpart, drew 15 million.

These player peaks are part of a broader trend of rising engagement on the platform.

Over the summer, Roblox has experienced regular spikes, reaching 30 million active players during weekends. This success has overshadowed platforms like Steam and Fortnite. For context, Steam recorded a peak of 37.9 million players on the same day, with only 11.2 million actively playing games. Meanwhile, Fortnite, known for its massive player base, logged a peak of just 1.6 million players on August 23.

Both Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot have unique features that fuel their success. Grow a Garden invites players to buy and grow plants, with limited-time rare varieties creating a sense of urgency and excitement. On the other hand, Steal a Brainrot draws players into a competitive environment where they collect Pokémon-like creatures and steal them from rival players, creating intense, strategic gameplay.

Despite its gaming success, Roblox continues to grapple with safety concerns. The platform, which is popular with younger audiences, has faced criticism due to reports of inappropriate behavior. In response, Roblox has implemented new technologies, such as age estimation features and trusted connection options, to enhance safety and verify users’ ages. These efforts are a step toward ensuring the platform remains a safe space for its primarily young demographic.

However, concerns persist over the platform’s potential dangers. Critics have raised alarms about the risk of exploitation, questioning the effectiveness of Roblox’s safety measures and highlighting troubling incidents of predatory behavior. As Roblox grows, its impact on children and the broader gaming community continues to be a subject of debate.