| Minecraft | Roblox | Fortnite |
| What is it? | Players explore a blocky 3D world and can build structures. Depending on the game, they can fight, compete or cooperate with other players in their world. | An online platform that platform that allows users to design their own games and play a wide variety of different types of games created by other users. | The most popular version, Battle Royale, has 100 players battling against each other until only one person remains. |
| Age Limit | 7+ | 7+ | 12+ |
| Content | Generally, content is free from violence. | As content can be made by users, this can be age inappropriate. | Games includes violence and weapons such as grenade launchers and crossbows. |
| Online Chat | Players are able to speak to each other through chat features. Chat can be turned off in settings. | There is a written chat feature inside all games. Accepting a games request allows users to chat outside of the game. | Players are able to use online messaging and voice chat during games. |
| Costs | Minecraft costs approximately £20 for a PC, but there are lots of different versions. | User can buy Robux. This is the virtual currency in Roblox that allows players to buy various items. | Access to full games can be purchased with costs from £8 to £120. |
| parental Controls | There are different servers available. Some servers have more focus on appropriate language and netiquette. | Chat can be turned off, or restricted to age appropriate games. | Lots of settings can be controlled, such as chat features and hiding names. Parents have access via pin code. |