Garry's Mod vs Call of Duty®
Garry's Mod and Call of Duty® sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Garry's Mod (2006) is 16 years older than Call of Duty® (2022). Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Call of Duty® (57.1% positive). Both support cooperative play. 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 |  Call of Duty® | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews) | 57.1% positive (231,896 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Treyarch, Raven Software, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward, Activision Shanghai, Demonware |
Side by side
- Garry's Mod (2006) is 16 years older than Call of Duty® (2022).
- Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Call of Duty® (57.1% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Garry's Mod is Deck Playable, Call of Duty® is Deck Unsupported.
Garry's Mod vs Call of Duty® — FAQ
- Which is better, Garry's Mod or Call of Duty®?
- On Steam reviews Garry's Mod scores higher (97.1% positive) than Call of Duty® (57.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Garry's Mod is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Garry's Mod or Call of Duty® first?
- If you want chronology, Garry's Mod (2006) came out before Call of Duty® (2022). 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.
- Do both Garry's Mod and Call of Duty® have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Garry's Mod ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Call of Duty® ships Online Co-op, Co-op.