Garry's Mod vs Among Us
Garry's Mod and Among Us both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Garry's Mod (2006) is 12 years older than Among Us (2018). Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Among Us (92.3% 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 |  Among Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews) | 92.3% positive (371,902 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Innersloth |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Garry's Mod (2006) is 12 years older than Among Us (2018).
- Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive).
- Among Us is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Garry's Mod (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Garry's Mod vs Among Us — FAQ
- Which is better, Garry's Mod or Among Us?
- On Steam reviews Garry's Mod scores higher (97.1% positive) than Among Us (92.3% 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 Among Us first?
- If you want chronology, Garry's Mod (2006) came out before Among Us (2018). 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 Among Us similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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 Among Us have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Garry's Mod ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Among Us ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.