Here are the top 20 mods of January, 2024 for Garry’s Mod!
1. Dynamic Combine Flashlights [Optimisation Update]
By Zelektra
This mod called “Dynamic Combine Flashlights” is a must-try if you want to give your Combine soldiers a tactical edge in the dark. It adds flashlights to Combine Soldiers, Metrocops, and Rebels, eye lights for Hunters, and spotlights for Helicopters, Striders, and Gunships. The flashlights automatically turn on and off depending on the lighting conditions, and you can even choose to make the flashlights head-mounted. There’s also a menu where you can blacklist models from using flashlights, which is handy for custom NPCs based on npc_combine_s. Give this mod a shot to enhance your gameplay experience with improved visibility and tactical options!
2. Combine Turret Lasers
By Zelektra
This mod called Combine Turret Lasers is a cool addition to Garry’s Mod that enhances the Combine turrets by giving them lasers! The turrets now have lasers that change color based on what they’re doing. You can even choose to disable the lasers when the turrets are idle. The mod supports ceiling turrets as well. One interesting feature is that the searching laser blinks in an “orange” color, adding a neat visual element. Plus, the lasers turn off when the turrets are “dead.” Give this mod a try to see the Combine turrets in action with their new laser capabilities! Just be aware that there might be some bugs to watch out for.
3. Blur and Darken on Death
By Mr.Conscript
The Blur and Darken on Death mod for Garry’s Mod adds an immersive feature where your screen blurs and darkens upon your character’s death, enhancing the realism of the game. To activate or deactivate this effect, you can use the BAD_enabled ConVar with values of 1 or 0. This mod works best when combined with the first-person death camera, providing a more impactful and intense gaming experience. If you enjoy increased immersion and realism in your gameplay, give this mod a try and don’t forget to show your support by giving it a thumbs up.
4. Funkis (Night) (Mid Century Modern house)
By VITAPLEX
“Funkis (Night) (Mid Century Modern house)” is a Garry’s Mod mod that offers a beautifully designed Scandinavian functionalist house for players to explore. The map features intricate details and multiple rooms, making it perfect for roleplaying or sandbox gameplay. Players can interact with the environment by breaking windows, turning on lights, and opening closets. Outside, there is a pool, a large balcony, a shed, and a curving staircase, adding to the immersive experience of the map. If you enjoy exploring well-crafted virtual spaces, be sure to check out Funkis (Night) for a unique and engaging experience.
5. Source Shadows
“Source Shadows” is a mod for Garry’s Mod that enhances the control over the Source engine’s dynamic render-to-texture shadows (RTT). It provides the ability to customize shadow settings for each map, offering additional options that are not typically available. With this mod, you can adjust parameters such as shadow color, shadow distance, and shadow direction to fine-tune the visual experience of the game. The mod creator considers it a finished product and encourages users to explore the improved shadow control features it offers. If you want to enhance the visual quality of shadows in Garry’s Mod and have more control over their appearance, give Source Shadows a try.
6. Combine sound on voice-chat
By Mr.Conscript
This mod adds a cool feature to Garry’s Mod where the sounds of the Combine radio play at the start and end of voice chats. You can easily toggle this feature on or off using the ConVar command “combine_radio_sounds 1/0”. If you enjoy this unique addition, the creator would appreciate a thumbs-up. Additionally, there is a showcase of the mod on their YouTube channel for you to check out. Give it a try and immerse yourself in the Combine radio experience during voice chats in the game!
7. [Combine Laser Sights [Lens Flare Update]
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By Zelektra
“Combine Laser Sights [Lens Flare Update]” is a mod for Garry’s Mod that adds customizable laser sights for Combine Soldiers’ weapons. Players can choose the color of the laser sight and even assign specific colors to different classes of soldiers. There are options for admins to control the chance of soldiers spawning with or without a laser sight, as well as ensuring that Elites always spawn with lasers. This mod enhances the tactical aspect of gameplay and allows for more immersive combat scenarios. Give it a try to experience intense battles with laser-equipped Combine Soldiers in Garry’s Mod!
8. Wall-Damage ( Customizable Horizontal Fall-Damage )
By Dragonred
“Wall-Damage” is a neat addon for Garry’s Mod that allows you to customize horizontal fall damage. The idea for this mod came from a request on the GMOD workshop discussions and a challenge from the developer’s friend. The mod is straightforward and easy to use, giving you the ability to adjust how fall damage works when hitting a wall horizontally. If you enjoy tweaking game mechanics or want to add a new challenge to your gameplay, give this mod a try. It’s a fun way to enhance your experience in Garry’s Mod and adds a unique twist to the game.
9. Woodland Mansion | V2
By spyio
The Woodland Mansion | V2 mod for Garry’s Mod brings the iconic structure from Minecraft into the game without needing any additional add-ons. This realistic mansion features different versions for day and night, as well as both furnished and empty variations. The map includes various rooms such as conference rooms, bedrooms, libraries, and even prisons. With added features like nodegraph nav mesh, CS:S models and materials, and breakable windows, the mod offers a unique and immersive experience for players. Whether you’re a fan of Minecraft looking for a new twist or simply enjoy exploring detailed maps, this mod is worth trying out for a fun sandbox experience with elements like illagers, pillagers, villagers, and more.
10. The Wizard (Playermodel)
“The Wizard (Playermodel)” mod has been updated with a new feature - a hood that can be toggled on or off, along with a fresh face and additional color options. This mod allows players to embody a powerful wizard and unleash magical abilities to defeat their foes in the game. With various bodygroups, you can customize your wizard by toggling elements like belts, potions, bags, and even legs on or off. If you’ve ever dreamt of being a spellcaster in Garry’s Mod, this mod offers a fun and immersive experience that you should definitely check out!
11. Glowing Alien Blood
By hurter
“Try out the Glowing Alien Blood mod for Garry’s Mod! This mod adds a cool feature where alien blood glows, giving your gameplay a unique and eerie feel. The aliens seem more mysterious and dangerous with their glowing blood, adding to the excitement of the game. Although the mod is optimized and works well, you could even consider adding a particle effect to enhance the experience further. Give this mod a try to see aliens in a whole new light - literally!”
12. gm_xenstruct
By Pekut
“gm_xenstruct” is a Garry’s Mod map mod that brings the feel of Xen from Half-Life to the familiar locations of gm_construct and flatgrass. In this mod, all the buildings are situated on floating islands, making navigation unique and engaging. To fully enjoy the map’s features, it is recommended to install the Long Jump Module add-on to traverse the map effectively. The map includes low gravity settings, AI nodes, and a Navmesh for improved gameplay experience. If you’re a fan of Half-Life, this mod offers an exciting twist to your Garry’s Mod experience by blending iconic locations with a Xen-inspired twist. Give it a try and immerse yourself in this creative and dynamic map setting!
13. Ocean Monument | V2
By spyio
The “Ocean Monument | V2” mod brings a realistic version of the Ocean Monument from Minecraft to Garry’s Mod, without the need for any additional addons. The map, gm_ocean_monument_v2, includes features like Nodegraph Nav Mesh for smooth navigation, making it an exciting addition for sandbox play. With tags like byspy, mc, fun, and water, this remastered version offers new AI nodes and a refreshed experience for players. Dive into this mod to explore the depths of the ocean monument and enjoy the fun and immersive gameplay it offers.
14. Funkis (Mid Century Modern house)
By VITAPLEX
The “Funkis” mod for Garry’s Mod introduces a beautifully detailed Mid Century Modernistic house designed in a Scandinavian functionalist style. The map offers a medium-sized layout with multiple rooms that are perfect for immersive roleplaying or creative sandbox gameplay. Players can interact with various elements inside the house such as breaking windows, turning on lights, and opening closets. Outside, there is a refreshing pool area, a spacious balcony, and more to explore. If you enjoy intricate design and want to experience a unique virtual home environment, give the “Funkis” mod a try in Garry’s Mod for a delightful gaming experience.
15. Bone Buster V2
Bone Buster V2 is a fun mod for Garry’s Mod where you can experience the thrill of breaking all the bones inside your character’s body. You can fracture bones, dislocate joints, and even view x-ray images of your broken bones inside your ragdoll. The mod also includes animated ragdolls, poses inspired by HOM (Half-Life 2: Episode Two), and slow-motion effects for an immersive experience. Try out this mod for a unique and entertaining way to interact with ragdolls in Garry’s Mod.
16. [PM][NPC] Counter strike Stickman animation character pack
By AKDMMMMM233
This mod adds a pack of Stickman animation characters from Counter-Strike to Garry’s Mod, including 13 different character models with various roles like camper, dumbass, FD God, lagger, killer, and more. These characters are available as NPCs, ragdolls, and C_hands for players to interact with in the game. The pack also includes different characters like freekill, pro, psycho, striker, swat, assassin, hacker, and admin, which were ported from L4D2. The original model credits go to Splinks, while the mod author edited and ported the models into Garry’s Mod for players to enjoy. If you’re a fan of Counter-Strike and Stickman animation, this mod offers a fun and unique experience to try out in Garry’s Mod.
17. Charlie Jones (Coraline) Playermodel
By A_Thing
The Charlie Jones (Coraline) Playermodel mod adds a new character model to Garry’s Mod based on the character from the movie Coraline. With this mod, players can step into the shoes of Charlie Jones and explore the game world in a whole new way. The mod brings a unique and recognizable character to your gameplay experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Coraline. If you’re a fan of the movie or just looking for a fresh player model to try out, this mod is a must-have for your Garry’s Mod collection. So, why not give it a try and see if you can recreate some of your favorite scenes from the movie with Charlie Jones as your avatar?
18. LEGO Lord Beerus Player Model & NPC (Lythero Dragon Ball Meme)
Hey there, Garry’s Mod enthusiasts! Exciting news - a new mod is here for you! This mod features a player model of LEGO Beerus, inspired by a popular video created by Lythero. You’ll find not just the player model, but also 2 NPCs and some cool viewmodel hands to enhance your gameplay experience. The original model is credited to its creator, 61c3n, and can be explored on sketchfab. Give this mod a try for a fun and unique twist to your Gmod adventures!
19. Simple build system (With destructibility)
By Chupacabr
The “Simple build system (With destructibility)” mod for Garry’s Mod introduces a user-friendly construction system where you can create various buildings using the SWEP builder tool. What sets this mod apart is the added feature of destructibility - breaking the support of a building will cause the entire structure to collapse realistically. For enhanced visual effects during destruction, additional addons like TENSION and Immersive Collision Effects can be incorporated. If you’re looking to expand your building options with more staircase variations, there’s a downloadable pack available. Try out this mod and unleash your creativity in constructing and demolishing structures with ease!
20. Glide // Styled’s Vehicle Base
By StyledStrike
“Glide // Styled’s Vehicle Base” is an exciting mod for Garry’s Mod that introduces a variety of vehicles like cars, motorcycles, planes, helicopters, and tanks. It offers support for Duplicator/Advanced Duplicator 2, ensuring ease of use for players. The mod does not restrict wheel physics, providing a realistic driving experience. With a range of vehicles available, including cars, buses, ATVs, motorcycles, planes, and tanks, players can enjoy different modes of transportation. The mod also allows for customization of engine, transmission, and traction properties for cars and motorcycles, adding a layer of personalization to the gameplay. Additionally, the inclusion of first-person and GTA-like third-person camera perspectives enhances the overall gaming experience. Overall, this mod off