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There are many alternatives to Garry's Mod for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is Roblox. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Garry's Mod and 16 are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Garry's Mod are VRChat, nanos world, Algodoo and Novetus.

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  1. Roblox icon

    Roblox

     99 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.

    62 Roblox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Roblox vs Garry's Mod Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    it is good becasue it have 3d features and its so much fun to play roblox

    Top Negative Comment
    shaneo
    -1

    Roblox is more web based, cannot choose server, bc, etc.

    northhypper
    1

    Garry's Mod runs better than roblox

    3 of 5 comments
    • Roblox is Freemium and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  2. VRChat icon

    VRChat

     20 likes

    Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

    22 VRChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
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  4. 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
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    nanos world vs Garry's Mod Comments
    Shak
    Positive
    1

    nanos world is a worthy successor of Garry's Mod!

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    -1

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

    • nanos world is Free and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
    • nanos world is a Game Development Garry's Mod is a Sandbox Game
  5. 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
     
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    Algodoo vs Garry's Mod Comments
    northhypper
    1

    Algodoo is like gmod but 2d and harder

    • Algodoo is Free Personal and ProprietaryGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Novetus icon

    Novetus

     11 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
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    Novetus vs Garry's Mod Comments
    Anipe
    Negative
    1

    this is an alternative to roblox, not garry's mod

    • Novetus is Free and Open SourceGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Core Games icon

    Core Games

     7 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
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  9. 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
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  10. 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
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    Discontinued

    The latest version is from 2015.

    Manic Digger vs Garry's Mod Comments
    killerz
    Negative
    0

    ITS JUST A FREACKING COPY OF MINECRAFT!

    • Manic Digger is Free and Open SourceGarry's Mod is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Struckd - 3D Game Creator icon

    Struckd - 3D Game Creator

     2 likes

    Struckd is the next-generation gaming platform for user created content where people of all ages come together to create, share and play games. Create your own games and play thousands of others. Download for Mobile & Desktop: www.struckd.com.

    43 Struckd - 3D Game Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Golems Universal Constructor icon

    Golems Universal Constructor

     5 likes

    Golems Universal Constructor or Golems is a 3D recreational physics simulator.

    Build robots, spaceships, clocks, catapults or cannons.

    Add sensors, timers, switches, motors. Give it a brain. Make a mouse trap - or make a mouse.

    Take the wheel and pilot your machine yourself.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Mythruna icon

    Mythruna

     18 likes

    Mythruna is a game under construction combining extensive world building, crafting, and sandbox elements with just a touch of role-playing. When completed, Mythruna will be a unique gaming experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mythruna screenshot 1
     
  14. Block N Load icon

    Block N Load

     1 like

    Free to Play FPS Game. Face off in a tactical battle where everything you build, destroy, construct, or shoot has a devastating impact on the entire game.

    6 Block N Load alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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