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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
78Popularity
57Value
64
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 12 hours
−34% $6.63
Buy Now
VS
Tabletop Simulator

Tabletop Simulator

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
77Popularity
40Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 21 hours
−84% $3.19
Buy Now

Winner

Garry's Mod wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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Garry's Mod
7 of 13 metrics
Tabletop Simulator
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.63 -
$3.19 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$3.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-34% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
83 price changes -
175 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
95.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.1M Wins
46.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1M Wins
44.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
33.0K -
1.9K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
22.2K Wins
6.4K -
Steam Recommendations
1.1M Wins
48.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 Wins
26 -
Supported Languages
31 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Nov 2006 -
Jun 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGarry's Mod

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Worth ItTabletop Simulator

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Garry's Mod
Tabletop Simulator

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −34% $6.63Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $6.87View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +51% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +51% $9.99View
Tabletop Simulator

Tabletop Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $3.19Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$234.96View

Garry's Mod

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (1,090,109 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,090,109 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.63 — very accessible price
34% off — decent discount
Historical low: $4.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.

Player count surging +50%
28,713 concurrent players — very healthy
524 new reviews — community buzzing
1,090,109 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Tabletop Simulator

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (46,757 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
46,757 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.19 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.09)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-15% minor player decrease
8,275 concurrent players — solid base
46,757 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsGarry's ModTabletop Simulator
Release Date
November 29, 2006
June 5, 2015
Developers
Facepunch Studios
Berserk Games
Publishers
Valve
Berserk Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
29
26

Garry's Mod

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10/11
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz Processor or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4GB dedicated VRAM or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Tabletop Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Garry's Mod or Tabletop Simulator?

Garry's Mod won the comparison against Tabletop 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 Garry's Mod worth buying over Tabletop Simulator?

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. Tabletop Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC

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