When did Steal a Brainrot come out?

Steal a Brainrot is a Roblox experience where players can purchase and steal Brainrots to generate income. The game was released on May 16, 2025, garnering billions of visits since its release. Its initial gameplay loop was simple, involving just a handful of Brainrots and straightforward stealing and purchasing mechanics.

Since then, it has introduced a variety of elements that change up the gameplay system while keeping its core experience largely intact. Let’s take a look at how the game was developed and how far it has come mechanically.

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The release timeline of Steal a Brainrot

Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)

Steal a Brainrot was officially launched on May 16, 2025, created by developers SpyderSammy and do_small. These developers are part of Do Big Studios, the official moniker of their development team.

At launch, its gameplay loop was quite rudimentary; you could purchase Brainrots from the conveyor belt or steal them from other players. The stealing aspect of the gameplay makes it a somewhat social game. After all, there is very little fun to be had without the threat of your belongings being stolen or doing the same to other players. The constant back-and-forth of stealing between players, combined with the surge in popularity of Brainrot characters, contributed to the popularity of this experience.

These aspects have remained largely untouched since the game’s launch. Additional elements, such as weapons, items, and Rebirths, were added to support the core gameplay loop. These elements provide the player with greater security over their Brainrots while enabling them to bypass others’ security measures with relative ease, thanks to new item unlocks.

The game has received weekly updates since launch, and as of this writing, it has amassed over 52.2 billion visits. It retains around 300,000 active players each day, which soars well above a million during Taco Tuesdays and Admin Abuse on Saturdays.

Wondering how Rebirths work in Steal a Brainrot? Our guide on Rebirths demystifies the matter, offering complete insight into what they unlock and how to perform them.

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The future of Steal a Brainrot

Brainrots can be bought from the conveyor belt or stolen from player bases (Image via Roblox)

The game was built on the foundations of the ongoing trend of Italian Brainrots. Italian Brainrots are AI-generated characters that took the world by storm in early 2025. Their popularity stemmed from their surreal qualities, being a mishmash of different elements as interpreted by AI.

While the game is still massively popular and will retain much of its popularity in early 2026, its momentum has slowed down in recent months. Though regular updates and admin-hosted events contribute to its continued popularity, its foundations are with a trend that is continuously losing steam.

As Italian Brainrot memes continue to become less and less popular, the game is expected to follow suit at some point in the coming year.

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FAQs on Steal a Brainrot

When was Steal a Brainrot released?

The game was released on May 16, 2025.

Who created Steal a Brainrot?

The game was created by SpyderSammy and do_small, who operated in a studio called Do Big Studios.

Is the game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play without any mandatory premium requirements.

Edited by Swapnil Joshi