The creator of one of Roblox’s biggest viral hits, Steal a Brainrot, has filed a lawsuit against the maker of an alleged Fortnite clone, marking one of the first major intellectual property disputes between games on Roblox and Fortnite’s Creator platform.
Steal a Brainrot, developed by Spyder Games, exploded in popularity on Roblox this year. The meme-fueled treasure-hunting game hit over 25 million concurrent players in October 2025 and racked up nearly 6 billion total plays, consistently ranking among the top three Roblox titles.
In the game, players steal and collect “brainrots”—absurd meme-inspired creatures like a shark in Nike sneakers or a dancing cappuccino mug. The goal is to capture these brainrots, upgrade your base, and defend your collection from other players. Its mix of chaotic humor and simple gameplay turned it into a cultural phenomenon across TikTok and YouTube.
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The Fortnite Copycat Controversy
That success apparently inspired imitation. In July 2025, a Fortnite Creative map titled Stealing Brainrots appeared on the platform. According to the lawsuit filed by Spyder Games and Speedy Simulator Gaming against Thomas Van Der Voort, the Fortnite map was “a near-identical copy” of Steal a Brainrot — allegedly reproducing its user interface, artwork, level design, animations, and overall gameplay structure.
The lawsuit claims that Van Der Voort “made conscious decisions” to copy the Roblox game’s protectable design elements for profit through Fortnite’s Creator Rewards Program, which pays map creators based on player engagement.
Spyder Games is demanding that the Fortnite version be taken down and that any profits earned from it be transferred to them as damages.
Interestingly, Fortnite already has a licensed version called Steal The Brainrot, which was officially approved by Spyder Games. However, with the unlicensed Stealing Brainrots appearing under a nearly identical name, confusion among players became a real concern. Some fans likely entered the wrong map, inadvertently supporting the infringing version instead of the official one.
As of late October, the allegedly infringing Fortnite map has been disabled, though it’s unclear whether this was done voluntarily by its creator or by Epic Games.
Spyder Games’ attorney, Adam Starr, told Aftermath:
“Our client takes its intellectual property rights seriously and brought this action to protect its work. We always prefer to resolve these matters cooperatively, but when necessary, we will take appropriate legal steps to safeguard our IP.”
The Legal Battle Over Steal a Brainrot
The lawsuit, filed in California on October 23, marks a pivotal test for intellectual property protection in user-generated platforms like Roblox and Fortnite Creative. Both ecosystems encourage players to become developers, but as their economies expand, so do disputes over originality and ownership.
Spyder Games copyrighted Steal a Brainrot in August 2025, just before the Fortnite version appeared. Their complaint argues that the similarities between the two games “are not merely the result of existing in the same genre” but stem from deliberate copying.
While Van Der Voort has not yet issued a public response, his chances of contesting the case appear slim given the extensive overlap in gameplay, art, and design elements described in the filing.
For now, Steal a Brainrot remains a juggernaut on Roblox, and the official Steal The Brainrot map is live in Fortnite for those who want the legitimate experience. Whether this lawsuit sparks tighter oversight on player-created games—or just becomes another headline in the ongoing clash between creativity and cloning—remains to be seen.
But one thing’s clear: stealing a brainrot might be fun in-game, but doing it in real life could cost you more than virtual currency.
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