Grok Studio is xAI’s latest AI workspace—designed for writing, coding, and even building simple browser games side-by-side with its chatbot Grok.
It’s got a split-screen UI, real-time code execution, and tools to tinker with documents, reports, and Phaser-based games.
But while it might be exciting for folks exploring AI-assisted productivity, it still doesn’t cut it as a serious game development platform.
If you’re here to actually create games, especially interactive, shareable, 3D, or multiplayer experiences—you’ll want something way more powerful. That’s where Rosebud AI comes in.
Rosebud AI: Your Full Game Engine in a Browser
Rosebud isn’t just an AI assistant that helps with code—it’s an entire game engine in your browser, powered by natural language prompts.
Whether you’re a dev, designer, teacher, or just an idea person, Rosebud gives you everything you need to turn that idea into a game:
- Make 3D games in minutes, using natural language
- Build multiplayer experiences with zero networking setup
- Generate art, code, levels, animations, and logic—all from simpleprompts
- Remix community games with one click
- Publish and share instantly—anyone with a browser can play
All of this runs in your browser, and no coding is required (unless you want to add your own touches).
Grok Studio: Cool for Docs and Demos, Not Quite There for Games
Grok Studio brings some genuinely helpful features to the table. You get:
- A split-screen interface to work alongside Grok AI
- Execution support for Python, JavaScript, C++, Bash, etc.
- Google Drive integration
- Browser game development with Phaser.js
That last point is interesting—yes, people are already experimenting with making simple 2D games using Grok.
But the key word here is “simple.” Grok Studio is great if you want to tinker or co-code a small game prototype.
But if you’re building something ambitious? You’ll hit walls pretty fast.
Grok’s Growing Pains
As a brand-new product, rough edges are expected—but there are already some red flags:
- Privacy Concerns: xAI has faced scrutiny for using public user data from X (formerly Twitter) to train its models. That includes content you may not have knowingly consented to share with an AI lab.
- Content Moderation Issues: The Grok platform has struggled with generating misleading or inappropriate content in the past, and questions remain around how it’ll be moderated at scale.
- Game Dev Limitations: Users have noted it’s very difficult to recreate even classic games like Pac-Man accurately with Grok’s tools, which hints at deeper limitations in how it understands game structure.
Community: Rosebud’s Secret Weapon
If you’re building in isolation, you’re missing out.
Rosebud’s Discord community is already thriving, remixing templates, running game jams, and sharing feedback to help each other level up.
Whether you’re a solo dev, a classroom teacher, or a hobbyist learning the ropes—this kind of support is invaluable.
Want to Build the Future of Games?
Grok Studio is a solid step toward a more collaborative future with AI—but if you’re serious about creating immersive, shareable, multiplayer 3D games, Rosebud AI is still miles ahead.
Try Rosebud today and start building your dream game in minutes.
And join our Discord to share your creations, remix community games, or just hang out with other creators building the next big thing.
We’d love to see what you come up with.