Popular Gamemode Addons

Discover popular Garry's Mod gamemode addons! Learn about Prop Hunt, TTT, Murder, and more with this guide to enhance your GMod experience.

Alright, so you've jumped into Garry's Mod and you're looking to spice things up beyond the usual sandbox fun? That's awesome! The real magic of GMod often comes from the community-made gamemodes. Think of them as totally new games built within GMod. This guide is here to help you navigate through some of the most popular ones you can find on the Steam Workshop. It's a massive list, so we'll break down what all those tags mean and highlight a few key gamemodes to get you started.

Understanding the Tags:

• PVP: Player versus Player. You'll be fighting against other players.
• PVE: Players vs. AI. You'll be fighting against computer-controlled enemies.
• TEAMS: The mode divides players into distinct teams.
• COMPETITION: There's a clear objective to win, like capturing a flag or surviving for a set time.
• COOP: You and other players work together towards a common goal.
• SINGLEPLAYER: Designed for one player.
• ZOMBIE: Yep, you guessed it – zombie survival!
• SPORTS: Gamemodes based on sports.
• MINIGAMES: A collection of smaller, quick games.
• OTHER: Doesn't fit neatly into the above categories.
• TOOL: These aren't really gamemodes themselves but are often used as a base for other creations, like horror maps.

Popular Gamemodes to Check Out:

1. Prop Hunt - This is a classic hide-and-seek mode. One team disguises themselves as random props (like chairs or barrels) and hides, while the other team hunts them down. It's hilarious and can get pretty intense trying to find the perfect hiding spot or the last hidden prop! You get a 30-second setup time to blend in, then the hunters get to work. It's a great way to mess around with friends. Tags: [PVP, OTHER]
2. TTT (Trouble in Terrorist Town) - This is a super popular social deduction game. Most players are innocents trying to survive, but a few are secretly traitors whose goal is to eliminate everyone else. There are also 'detectives' who try to figure out who the traitors are. It's all about suspicion, deduction, and quick thinking. Tags: [PVP, TEAMS]
3. Murder - Similar to TTT in that it's about deception, but usually with a simpler setup. One player is the murderer with a knife, and they have to secretly kill off the other players. The rest of the players are ordinary people who need to figure out who the murderer is and stop them before it's too late. It's a tense game of cat and mouse. Tags: [PVP, TEAMS]

This is just the tip of the iceberg, of course! The GMod Workshop is packed with hundreds of gamemodes. Don't be afraid to dive in, try out different ones, and see what sticks. If you find a gamemode you really love, consider giving it a like or favoriting the guide to help others find it!