Rook

Category: Games & game engines · Type: Reconstruction

Target: Roblox place formats and Luau · Rust / wgpu

A Rust engine for loading local Roblox places and models, running Luau scripts and rendering a separate client/server simulation outside Roblox.

A Rust engine for loading local Roblox places and models, running Luau scripts and rendering a separate client/server simulation outside Roblox. The README describes reimplementing formats, APIs and behavior from public documentation and Studio observations. Replication is Rook-to-Rook, not wire-compatible with Roblox servers; the roadmap identifies remaining content and gameplay work. Use only places and assets you own or have rights to. Meshes, textures, characters, GUI, audio and networking remain roadmap work at the reviewed commit. Author-reported load rates do not prove playable games; we have not run or audited it.

Relationship
Independent reimplementation

Evidence scope
The README describes reimplementing formats, APIs and behavior from public documentation and Studio observations. Replication is Rook-to-Rook, not wire-compatible with Roblox servers; the roadmap identifies remaining content and gameplay work.

Know before you try
Use only places and assets you own or have rights to. Meshes, textures, characters, GUI, audio and networking remain roadmap work at the reviewed commit. Author-reported load rates do not prove playable games; we have not run or audited it.

Status
Early development; partial engine

License
Apache-2.0 + third-party notices
Roblox places, models and client assets are not included or licensed by this repository. Dependency notices and permissions for user-supplied content remain separate.

Source checked
2026-10-13

Primary evidence Current roadmap & missing systems