Procrastination Destination: 8 Roblox Games That Are Better Than Your Finals

As you think of ways to put off writing that 10 to 12-page term paper that’s due on Sunday at 11:59pm, I ask, have you considered Roblox? Despite never having played as a child, I became a Roblox FIEND this year, and I’ve been trying to get my friends into it, to varying degrees of success. Here are eight Roblox games that you can and should play instead of studying for finals.

Dress to Impress

The Man in the Yellow Hat if he slayed.

Regardless of where you stand on the VIP/non-VIP drama, or whether you follow the game’s surprisingly dark lore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Dress to Impress. Dress up your character according to a variety of fun themes, and when it’s time to rate everyone else’s outfits, tell them that they “ATEEEEE” even if you’re only going to give them one out of five stars. You should never go above three stars when rating others’ looks, unless you’re playing with your baddies, in which case they should all get INSTANT fives. Obviously.

My Movie

My first film, “10 Inspiring Images About Apples,” received overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Unleash your inner Mike White and make the film of your dreams! In My Movie, you’ll have access to all of the images in Roblox’s library, as well as a variety of stunning soundtracks. Make a thrilling multi-part saga or a simple short film; a horror movie or an action flick; a stop-motion animation or something more traditional. You can invite other people to work on films with you, but be prepared: some of your fellow filmmakers might be unwilling to share the spotlight. When you’re finished with your movie, you can force—ahem, allow everyone in the theater to watch it. I say: Absolute cinema.

Therapy

“Me and my skibidi friends are losing the toilet war… and idk what to do,” proclaims the mournful Skibidi Toilet. 

Taking care of your mental health has never been so affordable - therapy offers Roblox players the opportunity to talk to other people about the many problems in their lives. Sometimes, these problems are mundane: too much homework, overbearing parents, trauma from watching awful films in My Movie. Other times, they’re more serious. I once spent thirty minutes talking to a guy who was upset because his girlfriend was depressed: not because she was having suicidal thoughts, but because she didn’t want to have sex with him. In short, this game is fun, but do NOT play it if you are an empath! 

SCP: Site Roleplay

Asking the questions everybody else is too afraid to think about…

SCP: Site Roleplay is a must-play for fans of the SCP Foundation lore who want to experience the ins and outs of life at an SCP containment site. Become a soldier who protects Foundation personnel, a scientist who runs experiments, or a Class-D inmate who revolts against the Foundation! Be sure to remember the locations of the on-site nuclear bomb shelters—the pay-to-win players love to abuse the nuke button. And do NOT, under ANY circumstances, answer the people who ask you, “What’s 2520 + 1?” 

Car Crash Test

Oh no! My car! 

Car Crash Test is the first game I ever played on Roblox, so it holds a special place in my heart. It’s a great way to release stress. After spawning a car of your choice, you can destroy it by using bombs and Molotov cocktails, parking on train tracks, or driving out of an airplane. You can also, of course, crash into someone else’s vehicle. It’s not as fun as it is in real life, but I have to admit that it comes pretty damn close! Be sure to turn down your volume before you play: things can get very loud very quickly, and I have almost busted an eardrum multiple times. 

Fredbear’s Mega Roleplay

Me and gang 💯🗣️🔥

Was that the bite of ‘87?! In Fredbear’s Mega Roleplay, you can experience the thrilling events of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise from the comfort of your own home. Explore a variety of famous in-game locations, including the original Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Circus Baby’s Pizza World, and the Afton family home. There are plenty of hidden secrets if you know where to look, and I’ve made it my mission to obtain all of the hidden characters. My favorite thing to do is close the curtains when the animatronics are performing on stage. The other players will get really pissed off, but if you run away quickly enough, they won’t be able to tell that it’s you. 

Petalcreek Academy RP

The teachers here do NOT like me.

Have you ever wanted to relive high school? Me neither, but you still need to check out Petalcreek Academy RP. You can choose to be a good student: go to class, make friends, and experience the epic highs and lows of high school football. However, most students prefer to spend their time beating the shit out of each other using various implements, including pencils, broken bottles, and baseball bats. People WILL attack you for no reason, and it’s up to you to decide whether you want to fight back or run away and hide in a locker. Personally, I’ll never be able to look at an umbrella the same way…

Infinite Craft AI

Thank god, LGBTQIA+ people can play Fortnite now.

Infinite Craft AI is essentially a Roblox version of neal.fun’s Infinite Craft. You start with four elements—water, earth, wind, and fire—and combine them to craft, well, an infinite amount of new elements. You will end up with thousands before you know it, and you might even end up crafting some new elements of your own. You can share your elements with other players and sell them in the in-game shop for diamonds. Or, if you’re feeling particularly mischievous, you can steal other peoples’ elements. The choice is yours!