5 Games like Garry's Mod on Xbox that you should try

The thread back to Garry's Mod runs through sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and melee combat. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Shelved next to Garry's Mod for good reason: a sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: tactical combat and an isometric view.

Same family as Garry's Mod: a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.

The genre is the same as Garry's Mod’s, and with it a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and offline play.

Same family as Garry's Mod: a sandbox world and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and strong narrative focus.