User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 963 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 31 out of 963

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
  1. Dec 12, 2020
    9
    When God decided to create life, he created Garry's Mod along side it. It is impossible for anyone in this world to function without this genuine MASTERPIECE of a video game. If you do not have over 400 hours in this game I have no respect for you. Infinite things to do, infinite hours in this game. ((( AVOID DARK RP ))))
  2. Jan 6, 2021
    9
    My Opinion: Once you get over the learning curve (My reason for a 9, not 10) this game is quite possibly the best sandbox games ever made, and this is without mods. It’s only competition is Minecraft, and kinda, Roblox (which bares a lot of similarities in its Studio Mode, but I still think Garry’s Mod wins over).
    If this mode wasn’t so expansive, and allowed for so much replayability in
    My Opinion: Once you get over the learning curve (My reason for a 9, not 10) this game is quite possibly the best sandbox games ever made, and this is without mods. It’s only competition is Minecraft, and kinda, Roblox (which bares a lot of similarities in its Studio Mode, but I still think Garry’s Mod wins over).
    If this mode wasn’t so expansive, and allowed for so much replayability in of its self, this game probably only would’ve been a 6 or 7, due to its toxic community. But if you are lucky and get some 16+ people who understand the concept of humor, or you have friends to play with then this is also probably one of the best multiplayer games, but unfortunately, you usually get some 2 year old arguing about FNAF, which isn’t fun. Pros:
    1.) One of the best sandbox modes in a video game ever
    2.) An absolutely amazing modded experience, elevating the game to even higher heights, especially for novice players.
    3.) Amazing potential for multiplayer fun.
    Cons:
    1.) Highly toxic community
    2.) High barrier to entry
    3.) Large amounts of 10-12 populating servers, ruining the fun for everyone else

    Addressing Common Complaints
    I know a lot of negative reviews are from years ago, but the latest version or 2 of Gmod have really improved and made the UI far better, in my opinion. Also people are asking for story in a half sandbox, half multiplayer game, the 2 genres that can get away without the slightest sniff of a story. So shut up. 9/10.
    Expand
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    It is a true sandbox, it is exactly what it seeks to be.
    I recommend to play this if you like making up your own fun.
  4. Nov 23, 2021
    9
    I had so much fun with this. There are so many community add-ons you can choose from. And its still fun i highly recommend it.
  5. Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Хорошая игра, в ней можно как создавать так и пользоваться морем аддонов которых становится только больше.
  6. Apr 22, 2022
    9
    I RDMed a kid on DarkRP

    But for real, this game is a pretty good sandbox that is very full of content from the workshop (which might be the one carrying it) I liked playing different game modes, building houses and making a bunch of weird stuff. Thought id say there should be some stuff that should've already been in the game such as disabling the prop's collision with the map and a
    I RDMed a kid on DarkRP

    But for real, this game is a pretty good sandbox that is very full of content from the workshop (which might be the one carrying it) I liked playing different game modes, building houses and making a bunch of weird stuff. Thought id say there should be some stuff that should've already been in the game such as disabling the prop's collision with the map and a proper NPC's model resizer.
    Overall 9.3/10.
    Expand
  7. Jun 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an absolute must if you are bored, not only is it the best time waster game, but it's also an amazing game in general, it also has this sense of creepiness that makes you more fascinated by it, you can grab stuff from other games and do funky stuff with them, you can do practically anything in this game, thanks to the community, if I had to criticize something is that sometimes the game crashes way to easily or freezes completely, or doesn't run at all, but this is easily avoidable if you have a decent pc Expand
  8. Jun 26, 2022
    9
    It's really fun! You can make whatever scenario you want or join a server to play a game mode with other people. But I prefer playing with friends
  9. Jul 5, 2022
    9
    Amazing game one of my most played games. Its really fun to play with friends with a bunch of addons.
  10. Aug 8, 2022
    9
    U can do whatever the hell u like in this game. Think it and u can do it. If u wanna **** around with some friends and with some mods. Go for it
  11. Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Я делаю оценку для себя и будут тут игры которые я прошел
  12. Mar 28, 2023
    9
    Very good game! One thing that would make it amazing though is an update that makes it crash less(Since people have been experiencing crashes on higher quality computers, but not HYPER powerful ones).
  13. May 22, 2023
    9
    Aucun autre jeu ne fait ca et on loin d'en voir avec autant de possibilités.
  14. May 30, 2023
    9
    As a person who has spent over four hundred hours in this game, I can say that the game is truly great, and it can hardly get boring to the player, a lot of content in the workshop, a huge number of servers, a colossal SFM community, dupes, saves, maps, it all causes a feeling of joy. But there is one problem. On weak PCs, HDR technology may not work correctly, showing a strip in the skyAs a person who has spent over four hundred hours in this game, I can say that the game is truly great, and it can hardly get boring to the player, a lot of content in the workshop, a huge number of servers, a colossal SFM community, dupes, saves, maps, it all causes a feeling of joy. But there is one problem. On weak PCs, HDR technology may not work correctly, showing a strip in the sky that supposedly "separates" the colors of the sky, which is why screenshots or a simple pastime may be slightly spoiled. Anyway, Garry Newell did a very great game, deservedly 9/10 Expand
  15. Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Garry's mod is that one game where you are allowed to play various of gamemodes such as Sandbox (my favorite by the way) which also brings you entertainment. now I do own gmod on steam and my playtime has almost reached 200 hours. now why did I rate this game 9 Score? well it's because if you play gmod long enough, you start to get bored. still 9 means a good score!
  16. Jan 5, 2012
    8
    The game is a fun mod of Half-Life 2 allowing you to create your own environments and customise models from Source engine games. The game allows heavy scripting making a lot of fun custom game modes possible but is mainly a sandbox game. Overall Garry's Mod is a game where you can be creative and have fun but not a game for serious gaming.
  17. Jun 18, 2011
    8
    This is a pretty good game. Although I must say, downloading addons can be really annoying at times. The game itself is a great sandbox, being able to manipulate rag dolls and build structures using the Half Life 2 source engine can be a real blast. There are also some really fun online servers, although downloading all the files the servers use can take awhile. I think I would rate thisThis is a pretty good game. Although I must say, downloading addons can be really annoying at times. The game itself is a great sandbox, being able to manipulate rag dolls and build structures using the Half Life 2 source engine can be a real blast. There are also some really fun online servers, although downloading all the files the servers use can take awhile. I think I would rate this game higher if there weren't so many glitches. I have owned the game on three different computers, and played 100+ hours, and there are some things that really annoy me. For one thing, the game allows you to spawn NPC's with weapons, however most of the weapons that the game starts you off with (not addons), don't work. I think that the developers could have done better on this, and while I don't blame them for this, I think that they could have patched it. This game is a very good deal, considering if you own a game that uses the source engine the game is $10 on steam. I would/do recommend it to most of my friends, and I think that the creators did a great job making a fun, creative game. Expand
  18. Nov 4, 2015
    8
    Very very fun sandbox based on the Half Life 2 engine (Source). Now, with mods - you can make movies, funny faces, cool contraptions and so on. Fun! Definitely worth a try for people with imagination or the urge for creativity!
  19. May 1, 2012
    8
    This game is endlessly fun. I love it with all my heart! Thanks Garry for an awesome game, and all of the LUA errors! This game is great, its just those random things that you can do that gives me a lot of fun. I recommend you buy this game.
  20. Apr 27, 2013
    8
    One of the best games that I own. The community is amazing with varied mods, servers and game modes. The game is also a true sandbox, you can do anything you want, like recreating a scene from a movie or game. The graphics are mostly HL2 level, so they are quite dated but look decent. Plus, its only $10 or even less when on sale. The only downside is that the game is pretty buggy and itOne of the best games that I own. The community is amazing with varied mods, servers and game modes. The game is also a true sandbox, you can do anything you want, like recreating a scene from a movie or game. The graphics are mostly HL2 level, so they are quite dated but look decent. Plus, its only $10 or even less when on sale. The only downside is that the game is pretty buggy and it frequently crashes on me, Expand
  21. May 15, 2013
    8
    Oh boy, it's Garry's Mod! What can be said about Garry's Mod really? It's fun, it's open, and it allows for so much flexibility. It has limitless potential! Various game modes, memes, and other things have come from Garry's Mod. It's fun to play with in sandbox, TTT, or really anything that you can put your mind to. This review is a tad shorter because I feel this game doesn't have muchOh boy, it's Garry's Mod! What can be said about Garry's Mod really? It's fun, it's open, and it allows for so much flexibility. It has limitless potential! Various game modes, memes, and other things have come from Garry's Mod. It's fun to play with in sandbox, TTT, or really anything that you can put your mind to. This review is a tad shorter because I feel this game doesn't have much that needs saying. If I have one problem, more like two, is that one of them is the updates always seem to break things worse somehow. Every. Time. And my other gripe is that this game really doesn't have an identity despite what can be done with it. It seems more like a tool sometimes rather than a game. Like a toy you play with. G-Mod is like Minecraft. It's there, you can play with it, but on its own, is it really much of a game? Not really. Either way, I enjoy the game. Expand
  22. Dec 23, 2012
    8
    There's no possible way to review this game. You must play! This is sandbox, you can do what you want. You must have Source SDK Base. Garry's Mod take maps from other Valve Software games, like Counter-Strike and Half-Life 2.
  23. Apr 9, 2013
    8
    Graphics: 8/10 Gameplay: 8/10 Enjoyment: 8/10 Value For Money: 9/10 8.25
    Get this game now! Or at least when Steam have another offer for it...
    I got this game for £1.50... Best £1.50 ever! It's a good thing I didn't buy that can of Monster :S!
  24. Jul 4, 2014
    8
    This is not those games what is only done to have money. NO.This game is all about gaming community. What gamers can create to play with friends and other people. This one game which one of it's kind and will be infinite. Garry's Mod is just great game for everybody. :)
  25. Sep 5, 2013
    8
    I bought this game after following lost in places antics. Hilariously fun, great to mess with people who are playing the game seriously. Im playing on a mac and it works perfectly. Must hsve.
  26. Apr 22, 2016
    8
    Garry's mod is something special. It allows you to mess with various games made with the source engine. You can also spawn the props from these games.

    Pros: You can mess around with the props from source engine games, such as Gman from Half-Life 2. Strap rockets to his head. Attach a rope to your car. Pull his motionless body with the car. Fun. The modding scene is pretty big,
    Garry's mod is something special. It allows you to mess with various games made with the source engine. You can also spawn the props from these games.

    Pros:

    You can mess around with the props from source engine games, such as Gman from Half-Life 2. Strap rockets to his head. Attach a rope to your car. Pull his motionless body with the car. Fun.

    The modding scene is pretty big, plenty of cool mods to mess around with.

    Cons:

    Pretty buggy. But you can ignore that. It's not that big of a deal, really.

    Servers seem uninteresting, and having to download all of the mods used seems pretty iffy to me. Just keep that crap cached or in a separate location!
    Expand
  27. Oct 6, 2013
    8
    Great game that allows users to do practically anything they would like. The only downside is you have too have some old source games but yet those games are fun in themselves.
  28. Feb 1, 2014
    8
    This game is not just one game; inside of GMod, there are thousands of games in one, and i've seen some of the most fun and creative game modes ever. As others have already said, you can basically do anything you want.

    That being said, this game isn't perfect, not at all. If you don't have counter-strike: source installed, all you see in most lobby's is a bunch of purple-black-checkered
    This game is not just one game; inside of GMod, there are thousands of games in one, and i've seen some of the most fun and creative game modes ever. As others have already said, you can basically do anything you want.

    That being said, this game isn't perfect, not at all. If you don't have counter-strike: source installed, all you see in most lobby's is a bunch of purple-black-checkered textures, and a **** of error signs, which means that these textures/props are used in counter-strike: source, and you can't see or use them if you don't have this game. Many game modes and maps become unplayable this way.
    Even if you do have CS:S installed, you'll still get sick of the lag and loading times. Often when i try to play with friends, it says ''server is not responding'', without any further explanation, and on some servers the loading time is longer than the time you feel like playing on it.

    Despite these flaws, GMod still is a great, fun game, but it can only be fully enjoyed when having CS:S installed, and with a powerful PC.
    Expand
  29. Apr 13, 2014
    8
    In all areas of the game it is wonderful seeing all these awesome game modes you can play but I will say that sometimes you run out of game modes to play and it gets a little boring but I will say whenever you play a server over and over It will become easier to join DuH! So I Think this game is a pretty decent game
  30. Nov 7, 2014
    8
    MELOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONSS!!!!!!!!!!

    Garry's Mod is a sandbox map that relies on the Steam Workshop and player created content to be playable. It is a really fun experience that allows you to extend you imagination to its highest. Ever wanted to attach Spider-man to the back of a car whilst fighting off a horde of alien zombies with a Nyan Cat Gun? Well, in Garry's Mod you can. This
    MELOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONSS!!!!!!!!!!

    Garry's Mod is a sandbox map that relies on the Steam Workshop and player created content to be playable.
    It is a really fun experience that allows you to extend you imagination to its highest. Ever wanted to attach Spider-man to the back of a car whilst fighting off a horde of alien zombies with a Nyan Cat Gun? Well, in Garry's Mod you can. This game can be fun alone, but I do recommend playing online with friends. Local Multiplayer would have made this a great thing to play offline but online is required for most things in this game.
    A fun, trippy, glitchy mess that never runs out of content. Ever.
    Expand