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Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

AppID: 4000
Developer: Facepunch Studios
Publisher: Valve
Nov 29, 2006

Current Price

$5.99

Estimated Owners

41.1M

Total Reviews

1.2M

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$88,773,745

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$246,356,361
Regional Pricing (15%)-$36,953,454
Discounts (25%)-$52,350,727
Est. Refunds (5%)-$7,852,609
Steam Fee (30%)-$44,759,871
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$15,665,955
Net Revenue (Est.)$88,773,745

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Garry's Mod generated?

Since its release, Garry's Mod is estimated to have generated approximately $246,356,361 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $88,773,745.

How many copies has Garry's Mod sold?

We estimate Garry's Mod has sold approximately 41.1M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $246,356,361 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Garry's Mod use?

Garry's Mod was developed using the Source Engine (2004) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Garry's Mod?

The estimated development cost for Garry's Mod was around Unknown (developed by single developer as mod/hobby project) to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Garry's Mod?

The development team size for Garry's Mod varied throughout development:

  • Primarily solo developer (Garry Newman) - 2004–2006 (initial development)
  • Small team (estimated 5–10 developers) - 2006–present (post-release maintenance and updates)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
97% Positive 3% Negative

Positive

1.1M

Negative

37.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

Source Engine (2004)

Production Cost

Garry's Mod (2004-2006)

Unknown (developed by single developer as mod/hobby project)

Team Size

2004–2006 (initial development)

Primarily solo developer (Garry Newman)

2006–present (post-release maintenance and updates)

Small team (estimated 5–10 developers)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 1.2M
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 41.1M
Current price (USD) $5.99
Gross Revenue $246,356,361

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$36,953,454
Discounts (25%) -$52,350,727
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$7,852,609
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$44,759,871
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$15,665,955
Net Revenue $88,773,745

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 1.1M (97%)
Negative Reviews 37.5K (3%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 1.2M
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 97%

Game Details

Full Name

Garry's Mod

Steam App ID

4000

Type

Game

Developers

Facepunch Studios

Publishers

Valve

Release Date

Nov 29, 2006

Additional Details

Game Engine

Source Engine (2004)

Official Website

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Age Ratings

Production Cost

Garry's Mod (2004-2006)

Unknown (developed by single developer as mod/hobby project)

Team Size

2004–2006 (initial development)

Primarily solo developer (Garry Newman)

2006–present (post-release maintenance and updates)

Small team (estimated 5–10 developers)