Monster Hunter Wilds vs Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter: World is the cheaper of the two right now at US$29.99 on Steam, US$10.00 less than Monster Hunter Wilds. On playtime it is also the better value: Monster Hunter: World costs US$0.62/h against US$2.00/h for Monster Hunter Wilds — 48h to beat versus 20h. Steam players rate Monster Hunter: World higher: 88% positive against 48%.
Monster Hunter Wilds vs Monster Hunter: World, side by side
| Metric | Monster Hunter Wilds | Monster Hunter: World |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$39.99 on Steam | US$29.99 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$16.60 on JoyBuggy | US$6.40 on GameBillet |
| Steam rating | 48% positive | 88% positive |
| Hours to beat | 20h | 48h |
| Cost per hour | US$2.00/h | US$0.62/h |
| Players | 1-4 co-op hunts | 1-4 co-op hunts |
| Available on | Steam | Steam |
| Released | 2025, Capcom | 2018, Capcom |
Pick Monster Hunter Wilds if
Weapon combat is the most fluid the series has been. It is a Co-op Action RPG by Capcom, 2025, and takes about 20 hours. The catch: rough PC performance is the main review complaint. Full Monster Hunter Wilds price breakdown.
Pick Monster Hunter: World if
Still the best-value entry point to the series. It is a Co-op Action RPG by Capcom, 2018, and takes about 48 hours. The catch: menus and crafting systems are labyrinthine. Full Monster Hunter: World price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.