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Monster Hunter: WorldVSOutward Definitive Edition

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

Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Quality
89Popularity
46Value
77
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 21 days
−74% $7.79
Buy Now
VS
Outward Definitive Edition

Outward Definitive Edition

Quality
61Popularity
35Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−89% $4.52
Buy Now

Winner

Monster Hunter: World wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Monster Hunter: World
10 of 15 metrics
Outward Definitive Edition
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.79 -
$4.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.86 -
$3.87 Wins
Best Current Discount
-74% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
159 price changes Wins
98 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.3% positive Wins
72.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
314.6K Wins
24.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
280.8K Wins
17.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
33.8K -
6.6K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14.0K Wins
346 -
Steam Recommendations
318.1K Wins
24.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
100 Wins
72 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2018 -
May 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMonster Hunter: World

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

MaybeOutward Definitive Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Monster Hunter: World
Outward Definitive Edition

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: World

Monster Hunter: World

5 Stores
Steam
Steam −74% $7.79Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $7.87View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +28% $9.95View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +285% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +285% $29.99View
Outward Definitive Edition

Outward Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $4.52Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $4.94View
Steam
Steam +785% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Monster Hunter: World

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (314,545 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
314,545 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$7.79 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.63)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+16% player growth
15,294 concurrent players — very healthy
154 new reviews — still being discovered
314,545 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Outward Definitive Edition

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

73% positive (24,463 reviews) — mostly positive
24,463 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$4.52 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-54% player drop
243 concurrent players — smaller but active
24,463 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMonster Hunter: WorldOutward Definitive Edition
Release Date
August 8, 2018
May 17, 2022
Developers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Nine Dots Studio
Publishers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Deep Silver, Prime Matter
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
100
72

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Outward Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64 Bit) / 8 (64 Bit) / 10 (64 Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent
  • Storage: 51 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Monster Hunter: World or Outward Definitive Edition?

Monster Hunter: World won the comparison against Outward Definitive 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 Monster Hunter: World worth buying over Outward Definitive Edition?

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. Monster Hunter: World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC

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