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MONSTER HUNTER RISEVSMonster Hunter Wilds

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

MONSTER HUNTER RISE

MONSTER HUNTER RISE

Quality
85Popularity
40Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 12 hours
−81% $7.51
Buy Now
VS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality
48Popularity
45Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 hours
−59% $28.59
Buy Now

Winner

MONSTER HUNTER RISE wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
MONSTER HUNTER RISE
9 of 15 metrics
Monster Hunter Wilds
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.51 Wins
$28.59 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.80 Wins
$25.58 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-59% -
Sales Frequency
144 price changes Wins
141 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
84.2% positive Wins
52.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
78.8K -
197.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
66.3K -
102.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
12.4K Wins
94.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.9K -
15.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
76.9K -
197.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
100 Wins
50 -
Supported Languages
14 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2022 -
Feb 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMONSTER HUNTER RISE

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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:
MONSTER HUNTER RISE
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

MONSTER HUNTER RISE

MONSTER HUNTER RISE

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −81% $7.51Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $7.94View
GamersGate
GamersGate +432% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +432% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +432% $39.99View
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $28.59Buy Now
Eneba
Eneba +15% $32.96View
Steam
Steam +145% $69.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +145% $69.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +145% $69.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

MONSTER HUNTER RISE

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (78,741 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
78,741 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.51 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-54% player drop
3,750 concurrent players — solid base
78,741 total reviews — major title

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality

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

52% positive (197,280 reviews) — mixed opinions
197,280 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$28.59 — mid-range price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($24.99)

Popularity

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

+20% player growth
18,385 concurrent players — very healthy
172 new reviews — still being discovered
197,280 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMONSTER HUNTER RISEMonster Hunter Wilds
Release Date
January 12, 2022
February 27, 2025
Developers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
100
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

MONSTER HUNTER RISE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-8300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 (VRAM 4GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 36 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p/30fps when graphics settings are set to "Average".

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: MONSTER HUNTER RISE or Monster Hunter Wilds?

MONSTER HUNTER RISE 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 MONSTER HUNTER RISE worth buying over Monster Hunter Wilds?

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.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC

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