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 s&box. Other Garry's Mod like games are nanos world, Algodoo, Novetus and Core Games.

More about Garry's Mod
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Garry's Mod alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Minecraft icon

    Minecraft

     1039 likes

    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.

    100 Minecraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
    Minecraft screenshot 1
     
    |
    5
  2. Roblox icon

    Roblox

     97 likes

    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.

    63 Roblox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Gear VR
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    Roblox screenshot 1
     
    |
    5
  4. s&box icon

    s&box

     1 like

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    s&box screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
  5. nanos world icon

    nanos world

     5 likes

    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!

    7 nanos world alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    nanos world screenshot 1
     
    |
    2
  6. Algodoo icon

    Algodoo

     49 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    iPad
     
    |
    1
  7. Novetus icon

    Novetus

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Roblox
    Character Body Customization
     
    |
    1
  9. Core Games icon

    Core Games

     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Core Games screenshot 1
     
  11. Yahaha icon

    Yahaha

     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Yahaha screenshot 1
     
  12. Tibers Box 2 icon

    Tibers Box 2

     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Tibers Box 2 screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
  13. Manic Digger icon

    Manic Digger

     13 likes

    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
    Manic Digger screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
  14. Lunacraft icon

    Lunacraft

     2 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Lunacraft screenshot 1
     
12 of 27 Garry's Mod alternatives