FINAL FANTASY XIV Online vs Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingLowestMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is R$17.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online | Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 60 | 71 |
| Quality | 85 | 82 |
| Value | 40 | 92 |
| Popularity | 45 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 35.91 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.3% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14.5K | 163 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized resellerR$35.91−79%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$42.25−75%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$51.34−70%Buy Side by side over time
FINAL FANTASY XIV OnlineMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY XIV Online | Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 18, 2014 | July 8, 2021 |
| Developers | Square Enix | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 64 bit | Windows® 10 (64-BIT Required)/Windows® 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 3.20 GHz or AMD FX-8300™ or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher | NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 / 2GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX 560 / 2GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online or Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin?
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online worth buying over Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin?
Based on the metrics, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin 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 Stories 2: Wings of Ruin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:05 PM UTC