diff --git a/nixos/modules/programs/gamemode.nix b/nixos/modules/programs/gamemode.nix
index 344f392852e2..2bb92ed8e0ef 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/programs/gamemode.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/programs/gamemode.nix
@@ -90,6 +90,8 @@ in
         ];
       };
     };
+
+    users.groups.gamemode = { };
   };
 
   meta = {