Garry's Mod
Developed by Facepunch Studios · Published by Valve
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by Facepunch Studios, published by Valve — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Garry's Mod.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows® 10
- Processor: 2 GHz Processor or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB dedicated VRAM or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® 9 compatible
- Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor
Recommended
- OS: Windows® 10/11
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Processor or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB dedicated VRAM or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Supported languages (31)
Garry's Mod FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Garry's Mod?
Steam classifies Garry's Mod as a Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Facepunch Studios. Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
How much does Garry's Mod cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Garry's Mod at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Garry's Mod single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Garry's Mod: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Garry's Mod on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Garry's Mod for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Garry's Mod support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Garry's Mod with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Garry's Mod out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 29, 2006.
What platforms is Garry's Mod on?
Garry's Mod is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Garry's Mod single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Garry's Mod cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Garry's Mod have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 29 achievements for Garry's Mod.
Who made Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod is developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Valve.
Where to get Garry's Mod
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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