Monster Hunter Wilds is the biggest game in the series yet. Rendering the action of Monster Hunter Worlds more fluid and adding a greater emphasis on story, it is one of Capcom's most ambitious projects. The game spent over five years in development, with the plot and open world taking center stage.
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PostsNow that it's finally out, fans can judge for themselves if Capcom's new direction with the series is worthy of applause. If you enjoyed Monster Hunter Wilds and can't wait for the game to get additional event quests to hunt more monsters, you should check out some of the games below and see if they won't satisfy your need to hunt giant beasts.
10 Elden Ring
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RPG Action Systems 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 95/100 Critics Rec: 98% Released February 25, 2022 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) From Software Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software Engine ProprietaryWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf your chief complaint regarding Monster Hunter Wilds was that the game is too easy, you should give Elden Ring a try. This Game Of The Year winner is likely already on your radar: it was one of the most hyped games to come out in the 2020s. It lets you hunt giant crustaceans, so any Monster Hunter fan will feel right at home.
Elden Ring plays a bit differently, however: it's a lot more challenging, and emphasizes defence rather than offence. Just like Monster Hunter Wilds, you need to master control over your character's movement before you can excel. This game is sure to give you a challenge, as well as a brilliantly dark world to immerse yourself in.
9 Remnant 2
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Soulslike Third-Person Shooter Systems 4.0/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 82/100 Critics Rec: 86% Released July 25, 2023 ESRB M for Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Gunfire Games Publisher(s) Gearbox Publishing Engine Unreal Engine 4WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONMost monster-hunting games focus on melee combat: while Monster Hunter Wilds has an assortment of ranged weapons, there's the distinct feeling that blades and axes is the way to do it. Remnant 2, on the other hand, focuses on ranged weapons. You can carry two guns and one melee weapon, so it's clear what the focus is here.
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PostsRemnant 2 has some interesting mechanics: it has procedural generation, ensuring you have to use your reflexes where strategy comes up short. It also lets you play through the story with two other friends.
8 Scarlet Nexus
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 82% Released June 25, 2021 ESRB T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Violence Developer(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Engine Unreal Engine 4WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALScarlet Nexus is one of Bandai Namco's many ventures into the monster-hunting subgenre. Its developer Tose is a veteran among Japanese studio: it has handled remasters as well as original IPs with excellent results.
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PostsThis game takes place in a cyberpunk future where your protagonist is imbued with psychokinesis - the ability to move objects through mind power. They use this to fight off creatures called Others while working for an organized monster-suppression force. The game boasts a beautiful semi-realistic anime art style that makes it a visual treat as well as a technical marvel.
7 Toukiden: Kiwami & Toukiden 2
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 41% Released June 27, 2013 ESRB T For Teen // Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Game Experience May Change During Online Play, Mild Suggestive Themes, Partial Nudity, Violence Developer(s) Omega Force Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo Engine Dragon Engine Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALGreat games are often born from simple ideas - in the case of Toukiden, that idea was to put samurai in Monster Hunter. This giant-slaying title takes place in feudal Japan, which led to it drawing comparisons to Nioh, but it's closer to Monster Hunter. Originally a PSP title, Toukiden was remastered for the PS Vita, PS4, and PC as Toukiden: Kiwami.
Toukiden: Kiwami was followed up by Toukiden 2, which introduced the ability to control monsters yourself, as well as a grapple-hook mechanic. While Toukiden is a niche series, it has a unique setting and is worth checking out if you want your Monster Hunting with some feudal flair.
6 Code Vein
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Action RPG Systems 3.0/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 58% Released September 27, 2019 ESRB M for Mature: Blood, Partial Nudity, Violence Developer(s) Bandai Namco Studios Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Engine Unreal Engine 4WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALAfter Bandai Namco's God Eater series concluded on a dour note, the studio turned its attention to Dark Souls-esque gameplay while still retaining the monster hunting sensibilities of its previous series.
Code Vein drew mixed critical reviews but became a favourite with fans. Its gloomy anime art style, boss-centric gameplay, and challenging arenas meant it appealed to fans of both Dark Souls and Monster Hunter. Though the game's focus on plot over gameplay was criticized, it should do all right for a Monster Hunter Wilds fan.
5 Freedom Wars
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Action Action RPG JRPG Systems Released January 10, 2025 Developer(s) Dimps Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Multiplayer Online Co-Op Number of Players 1 Steam Deck Compatibility Unknown PC Release Date January 10, 2025 PS5 Release Date January 10, 2025WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFreedom Wars oozes attitude: the game is a metalcore song given graphics and gameplay. Everything from its character creation tool to its dialogue oozes gloom, and it starts with your character being sentenced to one million years in prison.
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PostsBeing a sinner can be quite fun, actually, as you get to hunt giant monsters to work off your sentence. This game was a co-op favourite among PS Vita veterans for a long time before its servers were unceremoniously shut down. It then received a remaster on PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, reviving the game for a new generation.
4 Attack On Titan 2: Final Battle
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Action Adventure Anime Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 57% Released July 4, 2019 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Partial Nudity, Violence Developer(s) Omega Force Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo Engine 3d engine Franchise Attack on TitanWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALAttack on Titan needs no introduction: it was one of the most iconic anime series of the 2010s. The series spawned a few video game adaptations. Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle is the most definitive one. It includes the content of the first title, as well as retelling more chapters from the manga. It also allows you to create your own custom character.
AOT 2 perfectly captures the joy of movement that the ODM gear inspires. You can fly around large open spaces freely while engaging with Titans. The combat is satisfying, and the cutscenes are faithful to the anime.
3 Wild Hearts
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Action RPG Systems 4.5/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 74% Released February 17, 2023 ESRB T For Teen due to Use of Alcohol, Violence Developer(s) Koei Tecmo, Omega Force Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine KatanaWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONDeveloper Omega Force is best-known for its Dynasty Warriors titles, but the studio has a fondness for monster hunting too. In 2023, the studio collaborated with EA to publish Wild Hearts, an action RPG set in a fantasy world. Much like in Monster Hunter Wilds, you battle giant beasts in large, open arenas.
Wild Hearts isn't truly open-world, but it is still grand in scope. The game has a unique building mechanic where you can create platforms to jump off of to fight large creatures more effectively, as well as pass through some platforming sequences. The game also has a co-op mode for up to three people at once.
2 Monster Hunter Rise
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Action RPG Systems 4.5/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 88/100 Critics Rec: 96% Released March 26, 2021 ESRB T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE EngineWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONIf you're a series veteran, you'll probably already have played Monster Hunter Wilds. But for series beginners, Monster Hunter Rise is one of the best games to try after they're done with Wilds. The game is faster and more arcade-like in its pacing, without being too difficult.
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Posts 1Monster Hunter Rise doesn't have the graphical shock and awe of its sequel, but it has amassed a wealth of quests and an excellent expansion. If you can't wait for Monster Hunter Wilds to get new content, you can always turn to Rise with its various event quests and hunting trips ideal for pick-up-and-play sessions.
1 God Eater & God Eater 2
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Action RPG Systems Released February 4, 2010 ESRB T // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Partial Nudity, Alcohol Reference, Language, Use of Tobacco Developer(s) Shift Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Engine Syrup Emulation Engine Platform(s) PSP Developer Shift Powered by Expand CollapseGod Eater is the closest any series has come to dethroning Monster Hunter: the PSP titles provided a viable alternative to Capcom's series, with faster gameplay and smaller arenas. The games have a beautiful cel-shaded 3D anime art style, and a story that far outpaces anything Monster Hunter has ever achieved - including Wilds.
Set in a desolate world ruled by the Aragami, God Eater sees you holding out athumanity's last bastion and fighting back with biopunk augmentations. By your side are a few trusted allies - tragic losses in the making. God Eater and its sequel form a brilliant two-part series with some recurring characters; the first game also received an anime adaptation by Ufotable. The games were remastered with new content for the PS Vita, PS4 and PC.
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Action Adventure Systems 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 95% Released February 28, 2025 ESRB T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE EngineWHERE TO PLAY
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