While the traditional way to play Roblox is through the dedicated desktop application, players now have the option to enjoy Roblox games directly in their web browsers using a service called Now.gg.

The Roblox download is only a small one, too, at roughly 2MB. To download Roblox, play most of the games it hosts, and sign up, is completely free.

Whether it serves as a chill escape from the onslaught of the real world or simply a way to beat vacation doldrums, a viral ...