Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator vs Garry's Mod
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Garry's Mod wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Garry's Mod is $6.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator | Garry's Mod |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 74 |
| Quality | 78 | 78 |
| Value | 48 | 73 |
| Popularity | 31 | 58 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.24 | $5.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.1% positive | 97% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 63 | 24.7K |
Where to buy
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Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator
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Details and requirements
| Item | Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator | Garry's Mod |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 17, 2020 | November 29, 2006 |
| Developers | Laumania ApS | Facepunch Studios |
| Publishers | Laumania ApS | Valve |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 (64 bit) | Windows® 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | I5-4690k | 2.5 GHz Processor or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1080 | 4GB dedicated VRAM or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator or Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod won the comparison against Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator worth buying over Garry's Mod?
Based on the metrics, Garry's Mod won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Garry's Mod currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC