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ELDEN RINGVSMonster Hunter Wilds

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

ELDEN RING

ELDEN RING

Quality
95Popularity
58Value
61
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
−43% $34.31
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Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality
48Popularity
47Value
65
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
in 1 hour
−27% $29.06
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Winner

ELDEN RING wins 8 of 14 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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ELDEN RING
8 of 14 metrics
Monster Hunter Wilds
6 of 14 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)
$58.96 -
$29.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$35.87 -
$24.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-2% -
-27% Wins
Sales Frequency
43 price changes -
177 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
52.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
829.7K Wins
200.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
772.9K Wins
104.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
56.8K Wins
95.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29.7K Wins
12.6K -
Steam Recommendations
829.6K Wins
199.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages
15 languages
Release Date
Feb 2022 -
Feb 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItELDEN RING

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

MaybeMonster Hunter Wilds

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
ELDEN RING
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

ELDEN RING

5 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −43% $34.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +14% $38.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +72% $58.96View
GamersGate
GamersGate +75% $59.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$158.28View
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

5 Stores
Eneba
Eneba −27% $29.06Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +3% $29.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +35% $39.26View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +38% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +38% $39.99View

ELDEN RING

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (829,698 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
829,698 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$34.31 — mid-range price
43% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Moderate but consistent activity — found its audience.

+18% player growth
30,138 concurrent players — very healthy
483 new reviews — still being discovered
829,698 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality

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

52% positive (199,951 reviews) — mixed opinions
199,951 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$29.06 — mid-range price
27% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($24.99)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop
133 new reviews — still being discovered
199,951 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsELDEN RINGMonster 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
Achievements
42
50

ELDEN RING

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes:

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.
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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC

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