easytodobetterThanks for comments and sharing your opinion!!
From my perspective:
-- Unity/Godot/HTML5 --
I honestly don’t mind that there’s no Unity or Godot support - Roku are low-cost devices in a niche market, and adding support for big engines likely wouldn’t be worth it. I’m also fine with the lack of HTML5/JavaScript - Roku decided to have their own ecosystem, and that’s okay with me.
-- Hardware --
Performance-wise, Roku is not that bad at all. If you’ve ever worked with set-top boxes or TV platforms, you know Roku is actually comparable to, and often better than cheap HTML-based TVs and Android boxes. Roku OSD GUI and OS interface is simple and responsive, which I appreciate. For $30–50, it’s IMHO solid hardware.
-- What should be better --
What really bothers me is that their own ecosystem feels unnecessarily hostile to developers. Instead of encouraging creative uses of the platform beyond video, they often make it feel like you’re actively fighting the system. Honestly? That sucks.
Yes, Roku is clearly designed primarily for video consumption. But just because games aren’t the focus doesn’t mean the platform has to sabotage them. With just a bit more flexibility, Roku could support more creative use cases — without risking their core business.
-- Lack of formatting here --
Haha, totally agree - happens to me as well
Have a great day!!!
