DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive EditionWorth It
−52%$19.29
LoadedLowest
Buy on LoadedLoadedLowestDRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition vs Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionWorth It
−41%$41.64
Green Man GamingLowest
Buy on Green Man GamingGreen Man GamingLowestDRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition is $22.35 cheaper.
Metric by metric
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| Metric | DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition | Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 72 |
| Quality | 75 | 81 |
| Value | 86 | 85 |
| Popularity | 33 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.29 | $41.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 77.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 503 | 414 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$19.29−52%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$21.14−47%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$24.68−38%Buy Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$41.64−41%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$46.89−33%Buy 
Steam Official store$48.99−30%Buy Side by side over time
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive EditionMonster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
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Details and requirements
| Item | DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition | Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 4, 2020 | March 12, 2026 |
| Developers | Square Enix | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit | Windows®11 (64-bit Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6500 | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ R7 370 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 / 2 GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT(VRAM 8GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition or Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection?
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition won the comparison against Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection 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® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition worth buying over Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection?
Based on the metrics, DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition 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. DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:40 PM UTC