Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 Winners – Full List

The Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 have wrapped up at this year’s RDC, celebrating the games, creators, studios, and experiences that stood out across the platform. From competitive shooters and survival games to puzzle experiences and creative projects, this year’s winners cover a wide range of what Roblox has to offer. With that in mind, here is the full Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 winners list.

All Categories and Winners List from Roblox Innovation Awards 2026

The Roblox Innovation Awards returned during RDC 2026, and the community recognized some of the platform’s biggest and most creative games and creators. Animal Hospital emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home four awards across several categories.

Roblox also recognized established games like RIVALS, DOORS, 99 Nights in the Forest, and Natural Disaster Survival, while newer experiences such as Finish The Word and +1 Speed Keyboard Escape also earned major awards. Here is the complete list of winners from the Roblox Innovation Awards 2026:

Winners from Experience Categories in RIA 2026

• Best New Game: Animal Hospital
• People’s Choice: Animal Hospital
• Best Shooter Game: RIVALS
• Best Use of Audio: DOORS
• Best Puzzle Game: Finish The Word
• Best Innovation in a Branded Game: Steal a Brainrot x GOAT
• Best Party & Casual Game: +1 Speed Keyboard Escape
• Best Innovation in Tech: TTK
• Best Sports Game: FIFA Super Soccer
• Best Action Game: Jujutsu Shenanigans
• Best Innovation in Creative Direction: Animal Hospital
• Best Survival Game: 99 Nights in the Forest
• Best Strategy Game: Mini War
• Best RPG: Piggy: Intercity
• Best Classic Game: Natural Disaster Survival
• The Builderman Award: Animal Hospital

Animal Hospital had a particularly strong showing at RIA 2026, winning Best New Game, People’s Choice, Best Innovation in Creative Direction, and the Builderman Award. The game puts players in a strange veterinary hospital where treating animals and spotting unusual events are part of surviving the night.

RIVALS also took home the Best Shooter award, while DOORS was recognized for its use of audio. Other winners included Jujutsu Shenanigans for action, 99 Nights in the Forest for survival, and Piggy: Intercity for RPG.

Winners from Developer Categories in RIA 2026

• Best Studio: Nosniy Games
• Best Plugin: UGC Makers Toolbox
• Best UGC Creator: Valkenheim
• Best Video Star: Laughability

Nosniy Games earned the Best Studio award after building a collection of popular Roblox experiences, including Treasure Quest, Super Golf, and RIVALS. RIVALS also won Best Shooter, giving the studio multiple reasons to celebrate at this year’s awards.

UGC Makers Toolbox won Best Plugin for its creator-focused tools, while Valkenheim was recognized for their distinctive UGC work. Laughability took home Best Video Star for their creator-driven videos and humor.

Winners from Brand Categories in RIA 2026

• Best Innovation in a Branded Game: Steal a Brainrot x GOAT

Steal a Brainrot x GOAT won the award for Best Innovation in a Branded Game. The collaboration brought together the popular Roblox experience and GOAT, a Sony Pictures property, in an experience designed to fit naturally within the game.

That wraps up the full list of winners from the Roblox Innovation Awards 2026. Animal Hospital came away with the most awards, while games like RIVALS, DOORS, Jujutsu Shenanigans, and 99 Nights in the Forest also received recognition.

The 2026 awards also showed how varied Roblox experiences have become. From tactical shooters and football games to classic survival experiences and unusual puzzle games, there was plenty of room for different kinds of creators to stand out.

Roblox also announced The Hunt: Roblox 20, a special event celebrating the platform’s 20th anniversary, beginning September 17.

That wraps up our list of winners from the Roblox Innovation Awards 2026. Did your favorite game win this year? Do tell us in the comments.