ELDEN RING vs Monster Hunter: World
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: World is $50.96 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: World |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 84 |
| Quality | 95 | 90 |
| Value | 55 | 95 |
| Popularity | 56 | 50 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $38.99 | $6.63 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.2% positive | 89.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22.9K | 14.6K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ELDEN RING | Monster 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required) |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | Intel® Core™ i7 3770 or Core™ i3 8350 or Core™ i3 9350F / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X or Ryzen™ 5 3400G |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or RX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 52 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC