Garry's Mod vs PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Garry's Mod and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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 11 years older than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (2017). Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (66.2% positive). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is free; Garry's Mod is paid (4.99 USD). 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 |  PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews) | 66.2% positive (444,764 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | PUBG Corporation |
Side by side
- Garry's Mod (2006) is 11 years older than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (2017).
- Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (66.2% positive).
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is free; Garry's Mod is paid (4.99 USD).
- Garry's Mod has co-op; PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS does not.
- Steam Deck: Garry's Mod is Deck Playable, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is Deck Unsupported.
Garry's Mod vs PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — FAQ
- Which is better, Garry's Mod or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
- On Steam reviews Garry's Mod scores higher (97.1% positive) than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (66.2% 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS first?
- If you want chronology, Garry's Mod (2006) came out before PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (2017). 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.
- Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS free?
- Yes — PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a free-to-play Steam title. Garry's Mod is paid (4.99 USD).