Monster Hunter: World vs Tales of Zestiria
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Monster Hunter: World wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Tales of Zestiria is $3.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Monster Hunter: World | Tales of Zestiria |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 84 | 65 |
| Quality | 90 | 79 |
| Value | 95 | 75 |
| Popularity | 50 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.63 | $2.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.3% positive | 80.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14.6K | 25 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Monster Hunter: World | Tales of Zestiria |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 8, 2018 | October 19, 2015 |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc. |
| Publishers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required) | Windows 7 (x64) / Windows 8 (x64) / Windows 10 (x64) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7 3770 or Core™ i3 8350 or Core™ i3 9350F / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X or Ryzen™ 5 3400G | Intel Core i3-530, 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3.0GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or RX 570 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7850 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Monster Hunter: World or Tales of Zestiria?
Monster Hunter: World won the comparison against Tales of Zestiria 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 Tales of Zestiria?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC