Here are the best 20 mods of July, 2025 for Garry’s Mod (GMod)! This list is based off of the Steam Workshop.
1. Cloak
Author - castindo
Views - 77398
Downloads - 22303
In the “Cloak” mod for Garry’s Mod, players are immersed in a mysterious setting where a communications center sends signals through the cosmos, connecting with ancient eras. The map, named gm_cloak, is visually captivating with its starry and wooded scenery, adding to the atmospheric experience. To fully enjoy the mod, it’s recommended to use the chromium branch of Garry’s Mod (x86-64) to ensure all materials are loaded correctly. Note that some graphics drivers might have difficulty loading certain materials, particularly envmaps, and the solution to this issue is currently unknown. Dive into the enigmatic world of “Cloak” and uncover the secrets hidden within its intriguing landscapes.
2. Redundant File Finder
Author - Hidden
Views - 100361
Downloads - 11286
The “Redundant File Finder” mod for Garry’s Mod helps you easily locate and remove unnecessary files from your addons. Since Garry’s Mod now includes content from Counter-Strike: Source and HL2’s episodes, packing them into your map is no longer needed. The mod scans your addons and identifies files that are already in the base game or mounted games, saving the report in data/redundancies.txt. If you’re feeling lazy to clean up your files manually, this mod provides a convenient solution. Just follow the tutorial video and use the console commands listed below to optimize your game and free up space. Give it a try to streamline your Garry’s Mod experience!
3. GM_LAKEVIEW
Author - RudyK
Views - 19793
Downloads - 9821
“GM_LAKEVIEW is a Garry’s Mod map that brings the world of Half-Life 2 to life with its reimagined Lakeview Breach map. It offers both familiar locations and exciting new areas for players to explore. This map is perfect for intense battles with friends, featuring multiple pathways and strategic vantage points. In addition to adrenaline-pumping shootouts, players can also appreciate the stunning views and scenery between combat sessions. Be sure to check out GM_LAKEVIEW for an immersive and action-packed experience that will keep you engaged for hours.”
4. Messenger Pigeon
Author - drakoseraph
Views - 51506
Downloads - 19251
The Messenger Pigeon mod for Garry’s Mod is a multiplayer bird addon that adds unique avian features to the game. Players can use the Messenger Pigeon to pass messages between each other, the Carrier Dove to drop items from above to their friends, and the Annoying Crow to play pranks on other players. This mod falls under the Fun + Games category, offering a fun and interactive experience for users. If you encounter any bugs, make sure to report them, and don’t forget to show your support by liking the mod. Give it a try and have a blast with these feathered friends in your Garry’s Mod gameplay!
5. 5 Finger & Procedural Humans
Author - THG
Views - 91128
Downloads - 22677
The “5 Finger & Procedural Humans” mod enhances the visual quality of human NPCs in the game by giving them more realistic hands with five fingers. Say goodbye to the basic mitten-gloved look from 2004 and welcome the detailed full-finger fidelity reminiscent of 2002 graphics. This mod replaces the player models with higher quality hands, rigging, and meshes, offering a more immersive experience. Now, every citizen, Combine Soldier, and Metropolice character will have improved hand animations and textures. Dive into the game and witness the upgraded visuals with this mod, bringing a new level of realism to your Garry’s Mod gameplay.
6. Postal 2 Petition: Add CSS weapons to Garry’s Mod officially
Author - Mr Elite
Views - 43946
Downloads - 16381
The Postal 2 Petition mod aims to bring Counter-Strike: Source (CSS) weapons officially into Garry’s Mod. Despite previous attempts to request this feature on Github, it was marked as not planned. Each like and comment on the mod’s page is considered a signature, showing support for the cause. In earlier versions of Garry’s Mod, CSS weapons were available, and this mod seeks to bring back that experience. If you miss using CSS weapons in Garry’s Mod, show your support by engaging with this mod and maybe we can bring them back officially!
7. Improved Overlay Tool
Author - .kkrill
Views - 28737
Downloads - 7907
The Improved Overlay Tool is a handy addition to Garry’s Mod that lets you easily overlay any material on objects in the game. With this tool, you can customize and color overlays to suit your preferences. It works seamlessly on all entities in the game and even supports the Duplicator tool. Unlike other similar tools, it doesn’t clutter your game with multiple entities for each overlay, making it more efficient. Additionally, the mod includes a library for advanced manipulation of overlays, giving you even more creative possibilities. Give it a try to enhance your building and customization experience in Garry’s Mod!
8. VManip Keybind Menu
Author - Pathfinder_FUFU
Views - 29687
Downloads - 11359
The VManip Keybind Menu mod for Garry’s Mod simplifies the process of managing keybindings. With this mod, you no longer have to worry about forgetting the keys you’ve bound or searching through addon descriptions for binding commands. Everything you need is conveniently integrated into a sleek menu, making it easy to view and manage all your keybindings in one place. Simply left-click the button, press the key you want to bind, and right-click to remove it. The menu is easily accessible through the context menu, providing a hassle-free way to customize your keybindings. Give this mod a try to streamline your gameplay experience in Garry’s Mod!
9. Door controller remote
Author - Echo
Views - 56303
Downloads - 29470
The “Door controller remote” mod is a must-have for Garry’s Mod players who have struggled with inaccessible doors on maps. With this mod, you can easily interact with doors that were previously unresponsive. The controls are simple: use Primary fire to open a door, Secondary fire to close it, and the Reload key to lock or unlock a door. You can even customize the mod using console commands, such as setting the maximum distance for door interaction or restricting door control to admins only. If you want to enhance your gameplay experience and overcome door-related obstacles in Garry’s Mod, give this mod a try!
10. Authentic Counter-Strike: Source SWEPs
Author - Wontairr
Views - 31164
Downloads - 10337
Get ready to experience the Authentic Counter-Strike: Source SWEPs mod for Garry’s Mod! With the recent update bringing CS:S assets to Garry’s Mod for free, this mod revives a classic project with accurate weapon statistics and spray patterns. It includes C-Arms support for playermodel arms, fixups, and the ability to toggle them. You can even switch to the Left-Handed Classic CS:S viewbob for a truly immersive experience. Dive into the action and feel the nostalgia of Counter-Strike: Source with this fantastic mod!
11. 5 Finger Playermodels
Author - THG
Views - 14559
Downloads - 5452
The “5 Finger Playermodels” mod enhances the player models in Garry’s Mod by replacing the default models with high-quality ones featuring full five-finger hand details. Say goodbye to the old mitten-gloved human models and welcome better rigging, meshes, and overall quality reminiscent of 2002 standards. This mod upgrades various human NPCs like citizens, Combine Soldiers, and Metropolice, giving them realistic hand details that were lacking before. If you want to experience more realistic and detailed player models in your Garry’s Mod gameplay, give the “5 Finger Playermodels” mod a try and see the improved fidelity for yourself!
12. Toggle Tools (Remove Physics Gun & Tool Gun)
Author - Arttu
Views - 21858
Downloads - 5911
The Toggle Tools mod for Garry’s Mod introduces a convenient feature that allows you to easily add or remove your Physics Gun, Camera, and Tool Gun with just a click of a button in the context menu. This mod ensures that if you remove these tools before dying, they won’t respawn with you, keeping your gameplay clean and organized. You can use commands like “toggletools” to manage your tools efficiently, and “toggletools_cmenuicon” to toggle the visibility of the icon in the context menu. If you want to streamline your Garry’s Mod experience and have better control over your tools, give Toggle Tools a try by checking out the source code provided on GitHub.
13. Beta NPC Features
Author - Jiyū to anzen
Views - 38944
Downloads - 5088
The Beta NPC Features mod for Garry’s Mod brings back some cool beta features and attacks for certain NPCs. Currently, the mod includes the Stalker and City Scanner NPCs with enhanced abilities. The City Scanner is now more dangerous as it sprays toxic gas at enemies and players. Stalkers are more aggressive, immediately firing their beam at players and other NPCs, with their beam becoming stronger and changing to yellow at half health. Additionally, Stalkers now use their original pain sound effects from the beta version. These changes add a new level of challenge and excitement to encounters with these NPCs, making for more intense and engaging gameplay experiences. Give this mod a try to experience these restored beta behaviors in action!
14. West Rutland Home
Author - kybernetik
Views - 45385
Downloads - 21380
The West Rutland Home mod for Garry’s Mod is a recreation of a real house featured in The Librarian’s video showcasing unique real estate listings. The mod offers a detailed and interactive experience, with functioning lights, fans, toilets, garages, and an attic to explore. The attention to detail in replicating the real house adds to the immersive gameplay experience. If you enjoy exploring virtual spaces and interacting with various elements in a home setting, this mod is definitely worth trying out in Garry’s Mod.
15. Halloween Town (Kingdom Hearts)
Author - Theanine3D
Views - 8262
Downloads - 2735
This mod brings Halloween Town and its cemetery from the Kingdom Hearts game to Garry’s Mod. Inspired by the hauntingly charming The Nightmare Before Christmas movie, it offers a spooky and fun environment for players to explore and interact with. You can immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of Halloween Town, with its iconic locations and characters. From Jack Skellington to Oogie Boogie, all the beloved figures are included in this mod. Dive into the Halloween spirit and experience a taste of the Kingdom Hearts universe in this meticulously crafted recreation. Try out this mod for a chillingly good time!
16. City 17: Ivaylo Street
Author - Romeevan
Views - 60205
Downloads - 28055
“City 17: Ivaylo Street” is a map for Garry’s Mod that was inspired by Viktor Antonov’s concept arts and real locations in Sofia. It took two and a half months to create, with contributions from friends and the Dark Interval Discord Community. The map was built using Hammer++ and does not need any extra addons or games to run. While the map may have imperfections like bugs or inaccuracies, it offers a unique and immersive experience for players interested in exploring a detailed and atmospheric city environment. Give it a try to immerse yourself in the world of City 17 and discover all the hidden details waiting to be explored.
17. TF2 FreezeCam
Author - Liokindy
Views - 17020
Downloads - 7901
The TF2 FreezeCam mod for Garry’s Mod brings the death and freeze cam experience from Team Fortress 2 to Garry’s Mod. The mod enhances the existing death cam and freeze cam features by closely replicating TF2’s original code. When spectating an entity in the “OBS_MODE_DEATHCAM” and “OBS_MODE_FREEZECAM” modes, the mod replaces Garry’s Mod default behavior with TF2’s immersive camera angles and perspectives. It aims to provide a more authentic TF2 experience within Garry’s Mod. If you’re a fan of TF2 or looking for a fresh twist in Garry’s Mod, give this mod a try to experience TF2’s unique death and freeze cam mechanics in a new setting.
18. Breadcrabs & Zombies
Author - Enviyon
Views - 14545
Downloads - 2612
“Breadcrabs & Zombies” is a mod originally created by Glitch for Team Fortress 2, now transformed into a monster you can battle in Garry’s Mod. The mod combines a loaf of bread and a headcrab into a quirky and challenging enemy. Imagine facing off against these bread-themed zombies as you explore new adventures in Garry’s Mod. The original inspiration for the mod came from a unique fusion of elements, resulting in an exciting and humorous gameplay experience. Get ready to take on the Breadcrabs & Zombies and see if you can survive the unexpected chaos they bring to your Garry’s Mod world!
19. gm_crunch
Author - twoxer
Views - 20185
Downloads - 8751
“gm_crunch” is a mod for Garry’s Mod that features a small house situated on a secluded island, creating a cozy and immersive atmosphere with rain effects. The mod allows players to interact with various items inside the house such as the TV, light switches, and bathtub, adding to the realism of the environment. It is recommended to enable HDR and color correction for the best visual experience. The update ensures that custom content is fixed, eliminating the need for any other games to play this map. While some ambient rain sounds are missing due to limitations in uploading custom soundscapes, the mod provides a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience. Try it out and explore the peaceful setting of the island house in gm_crunch.
20. Helldivers 2 Illuminate Model Pack
Author - ChickenTheTroodon
Views - 12022
Downloads - 2171
The Helldivers 2 Illuminate Model Pack is a collection of detailed models for Garry’s Mod. These models feature gore bodygroups, adding a touch of realism to your gameplay. While the creator initially planned to make them ragdolls, they decided to release the addon sooner for players to enjoy. The pack includes a variety of Illuminate enemies such as Voteless, Overseer, Watcher, Fleshmob, Harvester, Stingray, Warpship, Leviathan, and Overship. If you’re a fan of Helldivers 2 or enjoy intense battles with intricate models, this addon is a must-try for you in Garry’s Mod.
NOTE - Mod descriptions in this topic were generated by ChatGPT. I do try to go through each one and improve/rewrite them when I can.