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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

Quality
69Popularity
45Value
65
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-24% $30.20
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Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality
48Popularity
48Value
91
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
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-64% $24.99
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Winner

Monster Hunter Wilds wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
5 of 12 metrics
Monster Hunter Wilds
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$30.20 -
$24.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$27.59 Wins
$32.72 -
Best Current Discount
-24% -
-64% Wins
Sales Frequency
98 price changes -
121 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.4% positive Wins
51.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
126.2K -
195.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
105.2K Wins
101.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
20.9K Wins
93.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14.0K -
19.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
124.6K -
195.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages
15 languages
Release Date
May 2025 Wins
Feb 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeMonster Hunter Wilds

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
Monster Hunter Wilds

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

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

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Kinguin
Kinguin -24% $30.20Buy Now
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GamersGate +32% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +32% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +32% $39.99View
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

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Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -64% $24.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +20% $29.99View
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Eneba +51% $37.81View
Steam
Steam +180% $69.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +180% $69.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (126,151 reviews) — mostly positive
126,151 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$30.20 — mid-range price
24% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($27.59)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +26% player growth
14,592 concurrent players — very healthy
143 new reviews — still being discovered
126,151 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

52% positive (195,303 reviews) — mixed opinions
195,303 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$24.99 — mid-range price
64% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

18,317 concurrent players — very healthy
362 new reviews — still being discovered
195,303 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNMonster Hunter Wilds
Release Date
May 29, 2025
February 27, 2025
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11500 / AMD RYZEN 5 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega-56 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device

Monster Hunter Wilds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN or Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds won the comparison against ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN 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 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN worth buying over Monster Hunter Wilds?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 23, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC

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