There's a little something for everyone in s&box. As a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, s&box aims to give players a heaping helping of creative tools. As a result, you and your friends can bring your wildest dreams to life in a variety of wacky game modes. You can also help yourself to the best game modes created by other players! Here, we've detailed everything you need to know about the best and most popular game modes in s&box.

s&box Games Guide: The Best Game Modes to Play in s&box

Below, we've listed some of the most popular and highly-regarded game modes currently available in s&box. Of course, these aren't anywhere near the total list of games available within s&box. You can peruse the game's full catalog of both official and player-made modes on the s&box website. However, our list highlights the game modes most players enjoy, along with a few noteworthy mentions. If you want to get an idea of what s&box is capable of, these are the game modes to check out first!

DXRP

Without a doubt, the most popular game in s&box is DXRP. This roleplay experience has consistently been the most played for several months. According to its creators, it is still in an alpha build. But that hasn't stopped players from building elaborate contraptions with a custom wire system, ruling cities as mayors, opening humble shops, driving around as hitmen, and whatever else they can think of. In the creators' own words, the DXRP game mode is all about having "the freedom to do ridiculous stuff." Of course, as with all the game modes on this list, you can jump into DXRP with a bunch of friends and roleplay however you like. This specific game mode even has its own Discord for players to meet up, make friends, and share their feedback on what could be improved in the future.

S&Miner

If Hytale & Minecraft aren't enough procedurally-generated mining for you, don't worry! s&box has its own voxel-breaking exploration game for you to enjoy: S&Miner. While this might not be as fleshed out as a standalone mining game, there's still plenty to dig your pickaxe into. In S&Miner, you'll use specialized tools to gather ore, sell said ore, upgrade your tools, and repeat. According to its creators, S&Miner is currently in beta, with more content promised in the future. Currently, you can explore "5 unique depth levels" filled with ore galore. Don't be fooled into thinking this plays exactly like the mining titles you've seen before. Some of the tools at your disposal have a unique flair that gives you a bit more of a scaling, fast-paced mining experience.

Sausage Survivors 2

If you've visited Steam since the release of Vampire Survivors in 2021, you might have noticed that it has spurred the creation of an entire 'survivors' genre. Even the s&box world has its own survivors title, and it's a huge hit with s&box players. Sausage Survivors 2 has everything you expect: hordes of foes to carefully weave through, a passive but engaging gameplay loop, and a whole bunch of powerful and randomized perks to discover and combine. More than anything, Sausage Survivors serves as a perfect example of how creative s&box users can get with the game's creation tools. Sausage Survivors 2 has its own art style, unique HUD elements, and even a forced, top-down camera perspective to make it all feel as if you're playing an entirely different game within s&box.

Realistic Car Driving

Speaking of unique experiences, Realistic Car Driving is another testament to the powerful s&box creation tools. As the game's name implies, these are cars inspired by real-world vehicles, and the physics behind them have been tweaked and adjusted to give each one a unique feel. How and where you drive is entirely up to you, and you'll have plenty to do as well. The more you drive, the more in-game cash you'll earn across each of the 11 unique maps. Naturally, you'll earn more for winning races or showcasing some exceptional drifting skills. However, you can also put in an honest day's work as a bus or taxi driver. With all of your cash in hand, you can purchase new vehicles, tune them, and decorate them however you like. With so much to work toward, you might forget you're still playing in s&box!

Garry's Mod Classics: Prop Hunt, Trouble in Terrorist Town, & More

While these games and game modes aren't always at the top of the most played list in s&box, they're still popular mainstays from the good old days of Garry's Mod. The entire classic library of multiplayer mayhem from Garry's Mod is available on s&box, including the following:

• Prop Hunt
• Trouble in Terrorist Town
• Murder
• A variety of Zombie Survival modes
• Fort Wars

Sometimes, it helps to revisit something familiar when you're trying out something new.

sandbox

Finally, we have the only official game mode that's consistently in the most populated list of s&box game modes: sandbox! Naturally, the game mode where players create entirely new game modes will regularly prove popular. However, just like in Garry's Mod, sandbox isn't only for creating game modes. Make a competition out of stacking physics objects. See who can build the most functional car from the least amount of pieces. Play tag within an enormous city of your own creation. Whatever you and your pals can dream up, sandbox has the potential for it to come to life. Then, if you happen to create something truly wonderful, you can make a full game mode out of it and share it with the world.