Minecraft vs Roblox

This comparison uses the current IdleForest model for Minecraft and Roblox: their category, modeled CO2 per use unit, methodology notes, key drivers, and assumptions.

Supporting comparison page

Minecraft

Gaming

100g

CO2 / HOUR

Higher emissions

Roblox

Gaming

60g

CO2 / HOUR

Data-backed comparison

Summary

When comparing Minecraft and Roblox, Minecraft generates significantly more CO2 emissions per hour (100g) than Roblox (60g). Both applications rely on devices, networks, and server infrastructure, which all contribute to their environmental impact.

Why the gap happens

Minecraft is modeled at 100g CO2 per unit, while Roblox is modeled at 60g, so the visible gap is 40g in the current dataset.
Both products sit in the Gaming category, so the difference comes from the per-product estimate and page-level methodology fields rather than a category change.
Gaming hardware power draw varies a lot across PCs, consoles, and in-game settings.

What to act on first

Because Minecraft is higher in the current model, start there: Lower frame rate caps and graphics settings when they do not affect the experience much.

Minecraft is currently modeled at 40g CO2 more per unit of use than Roblox.

Deep dive into their footprints

Read the full Minecraft report Read the full Roblox report

Comparison takeaways

Minecraft is modeled at 100g CO2 per unit, while Roblox is modeled at 60g, so the visible gap is 40g in the current dataset.

Both products sit in the Gaming category, so the difference comes from the per-product estimate and page-level methodology fields rather than a category change.

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