FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION vs MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
MONSTER HUNTER RISE wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. MONSTER HUNTER RISE is $6.77 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 XV WINDOWS EDITION | MONSTER HUNTER RISE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 67 | 82 |
| Quality | 69 | 85 |
| Value | 78 | 99 |
| Popularity | 38 | 43 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.17 | $3.40 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.4% positive | 84.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 509 | 9.5K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION | MONSTER HUNTER RISE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 6, 2018 | January 12, 2022 |
| Developers | Square Enix | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 SP1/ Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 64-bit | Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-3770（3.4GHz and above）/ AMD FX™-8350（4.0 GHz and above） | Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-8300 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM / Radeon™ RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (VRAM 4GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 GB available space | 36 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION or MONSTER HUNTER RISE?
MONSTER HUNTER RISE won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION 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 XV WINDOWS EDITION worth buying over MONSTER HUNTER RISE?
Based on the metrics, MONSTER HUNTER RISE 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 RISE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC