Best Mod Games on Steam
Steam currently has 254 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 6/10/2026.
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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 1,241,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,202,209 positive reviews and 38,967 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 369,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 358,927 positive reviews and 10,583 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,935 positive reviews and 545 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,539 positive reviews and 969 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,025 positive reviews and 287 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 |
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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,618 positive reviews and 163 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. Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.
Teardown has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,727 positive reviews and 5,475 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 | 4/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Saber Interactive |
| Developer | Tuxedo Labs |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1167630 |
8. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution 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 29,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,688 positive reviews and 1,123 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,637 positive reviews and 939 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 Stories: Mel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Publisher | Prism Game Studios Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 317400 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mod games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,035 positive reviews and 876 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).
More Mod Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Mod games available on Steam.
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| 14,650 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,083 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,215 | 5/25/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 9/16/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,893 | 4/21/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 6/25/2015 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 4/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 288 | 3/6/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 7/14/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 12/20/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/12/2015 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 678 | 9/11/2006 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 8/7/2007 | 92 | $9.89 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 9). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 21). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 5). STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 10). Teardown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Portal Stories: Mel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 5). Portal Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.