Garry's Mod vs Stardew Valley
Garry's Mod and Stardew Valley both land in Indie, Simulation 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Garry's Mod (2006) is 10 years older than Stardew Valley (2016). Stardew Valley scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Garry's Mod (97.1% positive). 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 |  Stardew Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews) | 98.9% positive (384,187 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | ConcernedApe |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Garry's Mod (2006) is 10 years older than Stardew Valley (2016).
- Stardew Valley scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Garry's Mod (97.1% positive).
- Garry's Mod is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Stardew Valley (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Garry's Mod is Deck Playable, Stardew Valley is Deck Verified.
Garry's Mod vs Stardew Valley — FAQ
- Which is better, Garry's Mod or Stardew Valley?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Garry's Mod sits at 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews), Stardew Valley at 98.9% (384,187). 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 Stardew Valley first?
- If you want chronology, Garry's Mod (2006) came out before Stardew Valley (2016). 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 Stardew Valley similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Stardew Valley have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Garry's Mod ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Stardew Valley ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.