ELDEN RING vs Monster Hunter Wilds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ELDEN RING wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Monster Hunter Wilds is $32.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ELDEN RING | Monster Hunter Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 57 |
| Quality | 95 | 49 |
| Value | 55 | 69 |
| Popularity | 56 | 51 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $38.99 | $25.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.2% positive | 53% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22.9K | 21.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ELDEN RING | Monster Hunter Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 24, 2022 | February 27, 2025 |
| Developers | FromSoftware, Inc. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ELDEN RING or Monster Hunter Wilds?
ELDEN RING won the comparison against Monster Hunter Wilds 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 worth buying over Monster Hunter Wilds?
Based on the metrics, ELDEN RING 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC