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Garry's ModVSViscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
78Popularity
54Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
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$9.99
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VS
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

Quality
66Popularity
27Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
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$11.29
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Winner

Garry's Mod wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Garry's Mod
11 of 13 metrics
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$11.29 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
28 price changes Wins
25 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
80.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.1M Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0M Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
32.5K -
464 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20.3K Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
1.1M Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 Wins
2 -
Supported Languages
31 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2006 -
Oct 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGarry's Mod

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleViscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Garry's Mod
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

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

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +91% $19.04View
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$11.29Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Garry's Mod

Quality

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

97% positive (1,069,774 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,069,774 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Strong +43% player growth
18,932 concurrent players — very healthy
689 new reviews — community buzzing
1,069,774 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

81% positive (2,420 reviews) — mostly positive
2,420 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$11.29 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGarry's ModViscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior
Release Date
November 29, 2006
October 11, 2013
Developers
Facepunch Studios
RuneStorm
Publishers
Valve
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
29
2

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Garry's Mod or Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior?

Garry's Mod won the comparison against Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior 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 Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior?

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.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC

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