Dota 2 vs Garry's Mod
Dota 2 and Garry's Mod 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 7 years older than Dota 2 (2013). Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Dota 2 (88.1% positive). Dota 2 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
 Dota 2 |  Garry's Mod | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2006 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Free To Play | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (827,181 reviews) | 97.1% positive (526,190 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Valve | Facepunch Studios |
Side by side
- Garry's Mod (2006) is 7 years older than Dota 2 (2013).
- Garry's Mod scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Dota 2 (88.1% positive).
- Dota 2 is free; Garry's Mod is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dota 2 vs Garry's Mod — FAQ
- Which is better, Dota 2 or Garry's Mod?
- On Steam reviews Garry's Mod scores higher (97.1% positive) than Dota 2 (88.1% 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 Dota 2 or Garry's Mod first?
- If you want chronology, Garry's Mod (2006) came out before Dota 2 (2013). 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 Dota 2 and Garry's Mod have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dota 2 ships Co-op; Garry's Mod ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Dota 2 free?
- Yes — Dota 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. Garry's Mod is paid (4.99 USD).