Roblox and Unity aren't direct competitors, but they both grew rapidly during the pandemic as people played more games. That growth spurt coincided with the buying frenzy in growth and meme stocks ...

In simpler words, both Roblox and Unity Software are pick-and-shovel plays on the metaverse as they are in the business of creating 3D content such as virtual worlds and digital twins.

Using the TipRanks Stock Comparison tool, let us compare two 3D content creation companies, Roblox and Unity Software, and see how Wall Street analysts feel about these stocks.

Roblox is arguably a metaverse for gamers. Unity operates the world's foremost real-time 3D game engine. Find out which video game stock is a better buy.

The pandemic-related lockdowns drove gaming sales higher, making this a good time for online game platform Roblox's (RBLX) reported IPO plans.

Unity's profitability could gradually improve as economies of scale kick in, and it expands its non-gaming tools, but Roblox still hasn't proven that it can ever generate a profit.

So, Unity Software or Roblox? Although both stocks support those who want to derive income from the metaverse, Roblox appears better positioned to deliver higher returns.