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Monster Hunter WildsVSMonster Hunter: World

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

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

Quality
48Popularity
45Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 hours
−59% $28.59
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Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Quality
89Popularity
46Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−74% $7.89
Buy Now

Winner

Monster Hunter: World wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Monster Hunter Wilds
3 of 15 metrics
Monster Hunter: World
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$28.59 -
$7.89 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$25.58 -
$6.86 Wins
Best Current Discount
-59% -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
141 price changes -
156 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
88/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
52.2% positive -
89.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
197.3K -
314.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
102.9K -
280.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
94.3K -
33.8K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15.4K Wins
14.6K -
Steam Recommendations
197.4K -
318.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
100 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
14 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2025 Wins
Aug 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMonster Hunter Wilds

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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:
Monster Hunter Wilds
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

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

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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
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −74% $7.89Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +16% $9.18View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +280% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +280% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +280% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

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

Monster Hunter: World

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (314,457 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
314,457 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$7.89 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.63)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +77%
17,782 concurrent players — very healthy
152 new reviews — still being discovered
314,457 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMonster Hunter WildsMonster Hunter: World
Release Date
February 27, 2025
August 8, 2018
Developers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
100

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Monster Hunter Wilds or Monster Hunter: World?

Monster Hunter: World 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 Wilds worth buying over Monster Hunter: World?

Based on the metrics, Monster Hunter: World 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC

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