Despite their similar blocky and colorful appearances, Roblox and Minecraft are two radically different games in terms of gameplay and price structure.

At this year's VidCon, Minecraft and Roblox proved to be two of the most popular platforms, drawing legions of passionate fans to its events.

Roblox, the massively multiplayer online game favored by the under 13 crowd, is following in Minecraft's footsteps with a move into the education market.