RetroStudio

by Retro Dev

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Stats

Live numbers from Roblox

Players

738

Visits

175,110,737

Upvotes

184,574

Downvotes

11,540

Rating

94.1%

Favorites

537,544

Average Playtime

8.00 Minutes

Game Updated

Jul 16, 2026

How popular is RetroStudio?

How the game is trending over time

Concurrent players

738

New visits

+4,486,134

Like percent

94.116%

New likes

+2,971

About RetroStudio

What the game is about and where to play it

RetroStudio is a game-creation sandbox inside Roblox developed by Retro Dev that lets players build and play games using a faithful recreation of Roblox Studio from the 2009-2015 era. Launched in October 2020, it was nominated for the Builderman Award of Excellence in 2022 and won Best Tech Design at The Creator Awards 2025. With 164.5M+ visits and a 94.1% approval rating, it holds a unique position at the intersection of creative tool, nostalgia platform, and community browser.

The experience works across two complementary modes:

🏠 Build Mode - an in-game Roblox Studio clone supporting 17 distinct Time Periods from January 2009 to August 2015, each with period-accurate assets, physics, and UI
🗺️ Games Browser - browse and play classic-style games published by other RetroStudio users, limited to 3 pages per minute to prevent spam
💰 Earn Retrobux through daily login bonuses, visits to your published games, and buying with Robux
💎 Spend Retrobux in the Catalog on avatar items styled after the blocky 2009-2015 aesthetic
⏳ Unlock seasonal collectibles and hidden minigames through holiday events

Retrobux is the in-game currency used to buy catalog items - faces, hats, and gear styled after the classic era -. The Catalog regularly adds collectibles, hidden minigames like the Clicker Minigame, and occasional gag items reflecting Retro Dev's irreverent community culture.

Available on

Yes

Mobile

Yes

Console

Yes

RetroStudio FAQ

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What is RetroStudio on Roblox?

RetroStudio is a game-creation platform inside Roblox that lets players build and play classic-style games using a recreation of old Roblox Studio. It supports 17 time periods from January 2009 to August 2015. It was nominated for the Builderman Award of Excellence in 2022 and won Best Tech Design at The Creator Awards 2025.

Who made RetroStudio?

RetroStudio was created by Retro Dev, a Roblox developer group. The game launched in October 2020 and is actively maintained, with a recent update as of April 2026.

What are Retrobux in RetroStudio?

Retrobux is the in-game currency used to buy avatar items from the Catalog - classic-styled hats, faces, gear, and accessories from the 2009-2015 Roblox era. You earn Retrobux through daily logins, visits to your published games, buying with Robux, and promo codes that award from 250 to 1,000,000 Retrobux.

How do Time Periods work in RetroStudio?

When building in RetroStudio, you can select one of 17 time periods spanning January 2009 to August 2015. Each period loads period-accurate Roblox assets, physics engine, and UI from that specific era, letting you build games that look and feel exactly like old Roblox.

Can I play games other players built in RetroStudio?

Yes - RetroStudio has a Games Browser that lets you browse and play classic-style games published by other RetroStudio users. The browser is limited to 3 pages per minute to prevent spam.