Could the next global gaming hit come from a bedroom in Bengaluru? Roblox thinks so. At its “UNBOX ROBLOX” event in New Delhi, the company released an India Economic Impact report and backed it with a bold claim from Sunil Rao, its Managing Director for India and South Asia: this is the age of small studios.
Why India, Why Now?
Roblox is a platform where users play and also build their own games. India is a natural fit, with more than 500 million gamers, the world’s second-largest gaming population. The report projects industry revenue growing from ₹6,300 crore in 2025 to ₹9,200 crore by 2028. That is about 13% annual growth, against roughly 5.1% worldwide.
Roblox : The Numbers That Matter
| Metric | Finding |
|---|---|
| Daily active user growth (India, 2020–2025) | 76% CAGR |
| Roblox DAU growth, year on year* | 64% |
| Creators eligible for payouts (2025) | 250+ (96% CAGR since 2020) |
| Creators who can build with minimal experience | 94% |
| Overseas share of creator revenue | 55% |
| Creators who gained jobs, freelance work or business | 91% |
| GDP contribution (2020–2025) | ₹123.9 crore |
| Full-time-equivalent jobs supported (2025) | ~510 |
*Quarter ending June 30, 2026.
Real Creators, Real Results
The data becomes more convincing through the people behind it.
Small World Games began in a spare bedroom and now employs about 20 people. Its hit Death Ball has passed 1.6 billion visits, and most of its players are overseas.
Meta Fashion’s founder, Arjun Goel, taught himself 3D design with a theatre background. He has sold over 2.5 million digital items and built a community of 25,000-plus members.
Hriday Agrawal, just 19, now balances international freelance work with university while his games have collected over 1.5 billion combined visits.
Built in India, Earning Worldwide
Indian creators are not just serving local players. On average, overseas users make up 52% of their daily audience, led by the US, UK and Japan. Creators also rely on community learning to get started: 65% first learned through the Roblox community and 62% through YouTube tutorials. Mobile dominates on the player side, with 88% of surveyed users accessing Roblox on their phones.
What It Means for You?
If you’re a student, hobbyist or indie developer, the report suggests a low barrier to entry and a global audience. For parents, 94% of surveyed users say the platform helps them unwind, and 93% enjoy time with friends there. Curious about how digital skills turn into careers? Read our guide on gaming careers in India and our latest tech and gaming news.
FAQs
Q1. How many Indian creators can earn payouts on Roblox?
More than 250 Indian creators were eligible for payouts in 2025. That number has grown at 96% a year since 2020.
Q2. Who produced the Roblox India report?
Access Partnership prepared the study for Roblox. Roblox supplied the payment data, but the conclusions are Access Partnership’s own.
