Garry's Mod vs Terraria
Garry's Mod and Terraria both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Garry's Mod (2006) is 5 years older than Terraria (2011). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Garry's Mod: 526,190 reviews, Terraria: 590,217). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Garry's Mod |  Terraria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews) | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Re-Logic |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Garry's Mod (2006) is 5 years older than Terraria (2011).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Garry's Mod: 526,190 reviews, Terraria: 590,217).
- Garry's Mod is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Terraria (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Garry's Mod is Deck Playable, Terraria is Deck Verified.
Garry's Mod vs Terraria — FAQ
- Which is better, Garry's Mod or Terraria?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Garry's Mod sits at 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews), Terraria at 97.6% (590,217). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Garry's Mod or Terraria first?
- If you want chronology, Garry's Mod (2006) came out before Terraria (2011). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Garry's Mod and Terraria similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Garry's Mod and Terraria have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Garry's Mod ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Terraria ships Online Co-op, Co-op.