Back to browse

ELDEN RINGVSMonster Hunter: World

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
Buy Now
VS
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Quality
89Popularity
49Value
74
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
in 23 days
−74% $7.80
Buy Now

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.

Grab It Now
8
ELDEN RING
8 of 14 metrics
Monster Hunter: World
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$58.96 -
$7.80 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$35.87 -
$6.86 Wins
Best Current Discount
-2% -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
43 price changes -
216 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
88/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
89.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
829.7K Wins
316.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
772.9K Wins
282.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
56.8K -
33.9K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29.1K Wins
13.9K -
Steam Recommendations
829.6K Wins
320.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 -
100 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
14 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2022 Wins
Aug 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItELDEN RING

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

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:
ELDEN RING
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

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: World

Monster Hunter: World

5 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate −74% $7.80Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +15% $9.00View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +28% $10.02View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +284% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +284% $29.99View

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: World

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (316,418 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
316,418 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$7.80 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.63)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+18% player growth
14,795 concurrent players — very healthy
316,418 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsELDEN RINGMonster Hunter: World
Release Date
February 24, 2022
August 8, 2018
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
42
100

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: 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.
Which is better: ELDEN RING or Monster Hunter: World?

ELDEN RING won the comparison against Monster Hunter: World 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: World?

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: World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.