Other Niche Gamemodes

Dive into the unique and lesser-known gamemodes of Garry's Mod! Discover Prop Hunt, TTT, Murder, and more with this guide to the game's diverse community creations.

Alright, so you've probably messed around with the basics of Garry's Mod, maybe built some cool contraptions or just caused some general mayhem. But did you know there's a whole world of awesome, quirky gamemodes out there that go way beyond the standard sandbox? This guide is here to shine a light on some of those 'other' niche gamemodes that make GMod so endlessly replayable. We'll be looking at stuff from the Steam Workshop, so get ready to explore some seriously creative community content!

Before we jump in, let's quickly cover the tags the author uses to categorize these modes. It's super helpful for figuring out what you're getting into:

• PVP - Player versus Player. Straightforward, you're fighting other players.
• PVE - Players vs. AI. You'll be up against computer-controlled enemies.
• TEAMS - The mode splits you into different teams. Think Red vs. Blue.
• COMPETITION - There's a specific goal to win, like capturing a flag or surviving for a set time.
• COOP - Cooperative play. You and your buddies are working together towards a common goal.
• SINGLEPLAYER - Yep, you can play this one all by yourself.
• ZOMBIE - If you love fighting off hordes of the undead, this tag is for you.
• SPORTS - Gamemodes based on sports concepts.
• MINIGAMES - A collection of smaller games within the mode.
• OTHER - This is the catch-all for anything that doesn't fit the other categories.
• TOOL - These aren't usually standalone gamemodes but rather foundations for other content, often used for horror maps.

Now, let's check out some of these unique gamemodes:

1. Prop Hunt (Hide'n'Seek)

This one's a classic for a reason! Prop Hunt is basically Hide and Seek, but with a Garry's Mod twist. You'll be on the RED team, disguised as random props scattered around the map. You get a 30-second head start to find the perfect hiding spot. After that, the BLUE team hunters come out, and their job is to find and eliminate you before time runs out. It's all about staying hidden and praying the hunters walk right past you. Definitely a PVP and OTHER kind of mode.

2. TTT (Trouble in Terrorist Town)

TTT is a super popular social deduction game. Imagine you're all part of a terrorist team, but here's the catch: some of you are secretly traitors! The innocent players need to figure out who the traitors are and eliminate them, while the traitors are trying to pick off the innocents one by one without getting caught. It's a tense game of paranoia and deception, perfect for playing with friends. This falls under PVP and TEAMS.

3. Murder

Similar to TTT in its deception elements, Murder is another game of trying to identify a killer. In this mode, one player is secretly the murderer, armed with a knife, and their goal is to stealthily eliminate everyone else. The rest of the players are ordinary folks who need to figure out who the murderer is and take them down before they become the next victim. It's a tense cat-and-mouse game. This one is also a PVP mode, often with TEAMS if you consider the murderer vs. everyone else.