Digimon Story Time Stranger vs Monster Hunter Stories
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Digimon Story Time Stranger wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Monster Hunter Stories is $24.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Digimon Story Time Stranger | Monster Hunter Stories |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 62 |
| Quality | 73 | 73 |
| Value | 74 | 77 |
| Popularity | 34 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $32.86 | $8.42 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.5% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 870 | 110 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Digimon Story Time Stranger | Monster Hunter Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 2, 2025 | June 13, 2024 |
| Developers | Media.Vision Inc. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | WINDOWS® 10,11 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-11700K /AMD Ryzen7 3700X | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 3.20 GHz or AMD FX™-8300 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 [4 GB] / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 [8 GB] / Intel Arc A770 [16 GB] | NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 27 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Digimon Story Time Stranger or Monster Hunter Stories?
Digimon Story Time Stranger won the comparison against Monster Hunter Stories based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Digimon Story Time Stranger worth buying over Monster Hunter Stories?
Based on the metrics, Digimon Story Time Stranger won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Monster Hunter Stories currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC