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DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ IIVSMonster Hunter: World

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

Quality
57Popularity
23Value
40
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$59.99
Buy Now
VS
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Quality
89Popularity
46Value
77
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 21 days
−74% $7.79
Buy Now

Winner

Monster Hunter: World wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
1 of 15 metrics
Monster Hunter: World
14 of 15 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$7.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$6.86 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
161 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
88/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
69.4% positive -
89.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
671 -
314.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
466 -
280.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
205 Wins
33.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
14.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
671 -
318.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 -
100 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Aug 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItMonster Hunter: World

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
Monster Hunter: World

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$59.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $59.99View
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

5 Stores
Steam
Steam −74% $7.79Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $7.86View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +27% $9.93View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +285% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +285% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (672 reviews) — mixed opinions
672 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Monster Hunter: World

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (314,598 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
314,598 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.79 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.63)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+23% player growth
13,096 concurrent players — very healthy
174 new reviews — still being discovered
314,598 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDRAGON QUEST HEROES™ IIMonster Hunter: World
Release Date
April 25, 2017
August 8, 2018
Developers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., Square Enix
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Square Enix
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
43
100

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit required)
  • Processor: Core i7 2600 3.4GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Monster Hunter: World

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 or Core™ i3 8350 or Core™ i3 9350F / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X or Ryzen™ 5 3400G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 52 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or later)
  • Additional Notes: - These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p/30fps with graphics settings at "High". - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II or Monster Hunter: World?

Monster Hunter: World won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II 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 DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II worth buying over Monster Hunter: World?

Based on the metrics, Monster Hunter: World 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: World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC

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