Best Mod Games on Steam
Steam currently has 185 Mod games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Mod game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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1. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod holds the #1 spot for "best Mod game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,064,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,030,072 positive reviews and 34,770 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
2. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,581 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239,154 positive reviews and 7,244 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos
The Kingdom of Myrtana is in a dramatic situation. After the major defeat of the royal fleet in the waters of the Eastern Archipelago, the once thriving city of Archolos stood on the brink of crisis. Meanwhile, a young foreigner goes to the island in search of a new, better life.
The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,914 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developer | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Publisher | The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team |
| Steam App Id | 1467450 |
5. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,844 positive reviews and 855 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/25/2010 |
| Developer | Petroglyph |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 32470 |
6. Half-Life 2: VR Mod
Half Life 2: VR Mod is a fan-made project, which adds full Virtual Reality support to the original 2004 PC gaming classic by Valve Software. Are you ready to become the Freeman?
Half-Life 2: VR Mod has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,574 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life 2: VR Mod on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 658920 |
7. Portal Reloaded
Portal Reloaded is a free, community made modification for Portal 2. The mod builds on the concepts of the main game by allowing you to place a third portal, which enables traveling between two different timelines. Thinking in four dimensions is vital to solving 25 brand new mind-bending puzzles.
Portal Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,930 positive reviews and 718 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Portal Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. CarX Drift Racing Online
CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
CarX Drift Racing Online has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,638 positive reviews and 3,436 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2017 |
| Developer | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Publisher | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 635260 |
9. Black Mesa
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,536 positive reviews and 5,302 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Black Mesa on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2020 |
| Developer | Crowbar Collective |
| Publisher | Crowbar Collective |
| Steam App Id | 362890 |
10. Portal Stories: Mel
Portal Stories: Mel is a community made, free modification for Portal 2 based in the Portal universe. It tells the story of Mel, who meets a new personality core and faces an undiscovered threat to the Aperture facility.
Portal Stories: Mel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,692 positive reviews and 818 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
More Mod Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Mod games available on Steam.
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 | 28,058 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,774 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 662 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,409 | 5/25/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,745 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 747 | 3/6/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 7/14/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 237 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/12/2015 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,658 | 3/10/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,402 | 9/11/2006 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/16/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 2/14/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). CarX Drift Racing Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Black Mesa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.