Garry's Mod
by Facepunch Studios · published by Valve
Released December 24, 2004 on PC, Mac, and Linux.
About Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics-based sandbox game built on Valve's Source engine. In its base mode, there are no objectives. Players can spawn non-player characters, ragdolls, and props, then manipulate them using a physics gun that can pick up, rotate, and freeze objects in place. A tool gun provides additional functionality such as welding objects together or adjusting facial expressions on ragdolls. The game supports extensive Lua-based modding, and community-created game modes like Trouble in Terrorist Town and Prop Hunt have become widely popular in their own right. Originally released as a free mod for Half-Life 2 in 2004, it became a standalone commercial release in 2006 and holds the record as the best-selling PC-exclusive game.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
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 |
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 |
Garry's Mod FAQ
When did Garry's Mod come out?
Garry's Mod was released on December 24, 2004 for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Garry's Mod on PlayStation 5?
No. Garry's Mod has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Garry's Mod on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Garry's Mod has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Garry's Mod on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Garry's Mod has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod is developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Valve.
Is Garry's Mod multiplayer?
Yes. Garry's Mod supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Garry's Mod cost?
Garry's Mod costs $9.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Garry's Mod good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 97% of 1,269,293 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Garry's Mod?
The minimum GPU is 1GB dedicated VRAM or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Garry's Mod system requirements page.
