Best Games Like Garry's Mod Top Sandbox Games like Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod is described as 'Sandbox Game based around the idea of building. Unlike most other games there aren't any objectives - you can't lose and you definitely can't win. Doesn't work on MacOS 11.15 or higher' and is a popular Sandbox Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Garry's Mod for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Garry's Mod alternative is Minecraft. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Roblox or nanos world. Other Garry's Mod like games are Algodoo, s&box, Core Games and Novetus.

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  1. Minecraft icon

    Minecraft

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    Experience infinite 3D landscapes for exploration and endless creativity in crafting structures and gathering resources. Multiplayer capabilities allow you to build with friends, or challenge yourself in survival mode where nightfall brings perilous creatures and the need for learned strategy.

    99 Minecraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • FreeBSD
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • NetBSD
    • Meta Quest
    • OpenBSD
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    Top Positive Comment
    Oktay Mercan
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    Good alternative but not the best

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    minecraft is not like gmod

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    luca friends
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    0

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    • Most users think Minecraft is a great Garry's Mod alternative.

    • Minecraft is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Garry's Mod.

    • Minecraft is the most popular commercial alternative to Garry's Mod.

    • Minecraft is Paid and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Roblox

     95 likes
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    Online platform for user-generated 3D game development and world building, customizable avatars, multiplayer experiences, trading, virtual currency, content sharing, achievements, collaborative projects, safe moderation, and a wide variety of games for all ages.

    62 Roblox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Gear VR
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    it is good becasue it have 3d features and its so much fun to play roblox

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    Top Negative Comment
    shaneo
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    Roblox is more web based, cannot choose server, bc, etc.

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    northhypper
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    Garry's Mod runs better than roblox

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    • Most users think Roblox is a great Garry's Mod alternative.

    • Roblox is the most popular Web-based alternative to Garry's Mod.

    • Roblox is the most popular free alternative to Garry's Mod.

    • Roblox is Freemium and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  4. nanos world icon

    nanos world

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    Play in unique, community-made game modes, create custom addons with Lua, and import assets from Unreal Engine 5. Host your own server and enjoy endless gaming possibilities with friends!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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    Shak
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    nanos world is a worthy successor of Garry's Mod!

    HAK3R4LIFE
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    -1

    unreal engine 5 was so bad, we still use unreal 4.

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    • nanos world is Free and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
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    Algodoo

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    Algodoo gives you the opportunity to play with physics. Use your own hands and simple drawing tools to design, construct and explore the world of physics.

    14 Algodoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    Comments about Algodoo as an Alternative to Garry's Mod
    northhypper
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    Algodoo is like gmod but 2d and harder

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    • Algodoo is Free Personal and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  6. s&box icon

    s&box

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    S&box is a platform and game development toolkit developed by Facepunch studio powered by Source 2. Initially, the development was based on Unreal Engine 4, but as soon as Half-Life: Alyx came out, Facepunch immediately requested the engine branch of the newly-published game.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about s&box as an Alternative to Garry's Mod
    HAK3R4LIFE
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    Newman should of made it open sourced.

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    • s&box is the most popular Open Source alternative to Garry's Mod.

    • s&box is Free and Open SourceGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
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    Core Games

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    Core is an endless universe of games and worlds designed by a global community of creators. It's a radically accessible game construction kit, content exchange, and game-playing platform, all in one.

    11 Core Games alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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    Novetus

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    Tired of the roblox tyranny and greed? The Novetus community game is the solution! Novetus was made to improve on RBXLegacy, with the addition of new features that enhance the launcher for mod development, player customization, and overall usability.

    43 Novetus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Roblox
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    Anipe
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    this is an alternative to roblox, not garry's mod

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    • Novetus is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Garry's Mod.

    • Novetus is Free and Open SourceGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
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    Tibers Box 2

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    Tibers Box is a physical and a sandbox construction, based on the manipulation of various objects. Manipulation of objects can hold a great variety: from stretch an object and applying it to different types of textures to create a flying machine.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    it is for mobile devices and garry's mod is not.

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    • Most users think Tibers Box 2 is a great Garry's Mod alternative.

    • Tibers Box 2 is Freemium and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
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    Yahaha

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    YAHAHA is the best virtual platform to create and enjoy an immersive 3D interaction with friends. Invite your friends to play the featured game Hide And Seek with you. Then discover an infinite variety of games with new concepts that can lead you to new YAHAHA gaming clusters.

    13 Yahaha alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Manic Digger icon

    Manic Digger

     13 likes
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    Manic Digger is an open-source implementation of block-building games, like the famous game Minecraft.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Manic Digger as an Alternative to Garry's Mod
    killerz
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    ITS JUST A FREACKING COPY OF MINECRAFT!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Manic Digger is Free and Open SourceGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Lunacraft icon

    Lunacraft

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    A game where you are on the moon and you must survive. There is crafting and many other strange things in this game.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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