Garry's Mod vs Weapons Genius
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Garry's Mod wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Weapons Genius is $4.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Garry's Mod | Weapons Genius |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 61 |
| Quality | 78 | 46 |
| Value | 73 | 89 |
| Popularity | 58 | 43 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.00 | $0.30 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 53% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 24.7K | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Garry's Mod | Weapons Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 29, 2006 | July 8, 2015 |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | JDM4iK, Droid Riot |
| Publishers | Valve | Conglomerate 5 |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10/11 | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.5 GHz Processor or better | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4GB dedicated VRAM or better | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 470 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Garry's Mod or Weapons Genius?
Garry's Mod won the comparison against Weapons Genius 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 Weapons Genius?
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. Weapons Genius currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC