Does Garry's Mod run on Linux?
Verdict: Yes
Yes. Garry's Mod has its own Linux version on Steam, so it installs and plays like any other Linux game. Its anti-cheat (VAC) works on Linux.
Garry's Mod is an indie casual and simulation game from Facepunch Studios, published by Valve, first released on 29 November 2006.
You can play it alone or co-operatively online.
The evidence
- Its own Linux version
- Yes, on Steam
- Player rating on ProtonDB
- Gold, from 498 reports
- Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
- Playable, with small niggles
- Anti-cheat
- VAC: Works on Linux, officially
How to play it
- Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
- Install Garry's Mod and press Play.
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