Other Popular and Niche Gamemodes

Dive into the diverse world of Garry's Mod beyond the usual sandbox fun! Discover popular and niche gamemodes like Prop Hunt, TTT, and Murder, and find your next favorite way to play.

Alright, so you've probably messed around in the sandbox mode of Garry's Mod, maybe built some crazy contraptions or just spawned a bunch of NPCs to fight. But did you know GMod is a playground for all sorts of awesome game modes? This guide is gonna help you find some of the more popular, and sometimes a bit more niche, ways to play that you might not have stumbled upon yet. We're talking about modes that offer totally different experiences, from sneaky hide-and-seek to tense detective work.

To help us sort through all the different kinds of game modes out there, the creator of this guide has put together a handy tag system. Think of these like labels that tell you what kind of action to expect:

• PVP - Player versus Player, so you'll be up against other players.
• PVE - Players vs. AI, where you'll be fighting against computer-controlled enemies.
• TEAMS - The mode splits players into different teams.
• COMPETITION - There's a specific goal to achieve to win, like capturing a flag or surviving for a set time.
• COOP - This mode is all about working together with other players.
• SINGLEPLAYER - Designed for just one player.
• ZOMBIE - Yep, it's all about surviving zombie hordes!
• SPORTS - Modes based on sports games.
• MINIGAMES - A collection of smaller, quick games.
• OTHER - If a mode doesn't fit neatly into the other categories.
• TOOL - These aren't usually standalone games but are often the base for other experiences, like horror maps.

Let's dive into some of the actual game modes you can find:

Popular Gamemodes

1. Prop Hunt - This is a super popular hide-and-seek game. One team gets disguised as random props scattered around the map and has a 30-second head start to hide. The other team, the hunters, then has to find and eliminate all the hidden props before time runs out. It's all about clever hiding spots and sharp eyes!

   Tags: [pvp], [other]

2. TTT (Trouble in Terrorist Town) - This is a classic GMod mode. In a group of players, some are secretly 'Traitors' whose goal is to eliminate everyone else without being discovered. The 'Innocents' have to figure out who the traitors are and take them down before it's too late. It's a game of deduction, paranoia, and quick shooting.

   Tags: [pvp], [teams]

3. Murder - Similar to TTT in its deception aspect, but simpler. One player is secretly the 'Murderer' armed with a knife, and their goal is to kill everyone else. The rest of the players are 'Innocents' who need to identify and eliminate the murderer before they're all picked off. It's a tense game of trying to survive while figuring out who the killer is.

   Tags: [pvp], [teams]

This is just a small taste of what's out there. Garry's Mod has an incredible community constantly creating new and unique game modes, so don't be afraid to explore the Steam Workshop and see what you can find!