Best Gamemodes for Garry's Mod Servers
One of the biggest advantages of Garry's Mod is the huge variety of gamemodes available. Whether you're looking to build a roleplay community, run a casual server with friends, or create a competitive experience, there's a gamemode for you.
This guide covers some of the most popular Garry's Mod gamemodes and what makes each one unique.
DarkRP
DarkRP is the most popular Garry's Mod gamemode and focuses on roleplay. Players can choose jobs, earn money, buy property, and interact with other players in a persistent roleplay environment.
Best For
- Roleplay communities
- Large player counts
- Long-term progression
Recommended Addons
- ULX & ULIB
- DarkRP Modifications
- Workshop Collections
Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT)
TTT is a social deduction gamemode where players are assigned roles as Innocents, Detectives, or Traitors. The goal is to identify the traitors before they eliminate everyone else.
Best For
- Friend groups
- Community events
- Competitive gameplay
Prop Hunt: Enhanced
Prop Hunt is a hide-and-seek style gamemode where one team disguises themselves as props while the other team searches for them.
Best For
- Casual gameplay
- Small and medium communities
- Party-style servers
Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek is a simple but highly replayable gamemode where players hide throughout the map while seekers attempt to find them before time runs out.
Best For
- Friends and communities
- Casual gameplay
- Quick sessions
StarWarsRP
StarWarsRP transforms Garry's Mod into a Star Wars roleplay experience with custom factions, jobs, maps, and progression systems.
Best For
- Dedicated roleplay communities
- Large player bases
- Long-term server projects
Sandbox
Sandbox is Garry's Mod's default gamemode and gives players complete freedom to spawn props, build creations, and experiment with the game's tools.
Best For
- Creative building
- Testing addons
- Playing with friends
Which Gamemode Should You Choose?
| Gamemode | Best For | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| DarkRP | Roleplay Communities | Medium |
| TTT | Social Deduction | Easy |
| Prop Hunt | Casual Fun | Easy |
| Hide and Seek | Friends & Communities | Easy |
| StarWarsRP | Large RP Communities | Advanced |
| Sandbox | Creative Building | Easy |
Installing Gamemodes
Most popular gamemodes can be installed directly through the HostByte Mod Manager.
- DarkRP
- DarkRP Modifications
- ULX & ULIB
- Prop Hunt: Enhanced
- Hide and Seek
- StarWarsRP
Simply open Tools → Mod Manager, select your desired gamemode, and click Install.
Next Steps
- Install your chosen gamemode
- Add Workshop collections and addons
- Configure server settings
- Set up admin permissions
Getting Help
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