Choose Gangs of Sherwood
Choose Gangs of Sherwood if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gangs of Sherwood launched in 2023.
Gangs of Sherwood vs MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Gangs of Sherwood and MONSTER HUNTER RISE both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. MONSTER HUNTER RISE (2022) is 1 year older than Gangs of Sherwood (2023). MONSTER HUNTER RISE scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Gangs of Sherwood (41.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Choose MONSTER HUNTER RISE if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 33,645 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Gangs of Sherwood and MONSTER HUNTER RISE sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Gangs of Sherwood |  MONSTER HUNTER RISE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 41.4% positive (70 reviews) | 87.1% positive (33,645 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Appeal Studios | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- MONSTER HUNTER RISE (2022) is 1 year older than Gangs of Sherwood (2023).
- MONSTER HUNTER RISE scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Gangs of Sherwood (41.4% positive).
- Gangs of Sherwood is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than MONSTER HUNTER RISE (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Gangs of Sherwood is Deck Playable, MONSTER HUNTER RISE is Deck Verified.
Gangs of Sherwood vs MONSTER HUNTER RISE — FAQ
- Should I play Gangs of Sherwood or MONSTER HUNTER RISE first?
- If you want chronology, MONSTER HUNTER RISE (2022) came out before Gangs of Sherwood (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Gangs of Sherwood and MONSTER HUNTER RISE similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Gangs of Sherwood and MONSTER HUNTER RISE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gangs of Sherwood ships Online Co-op, Co-op; MONSTER HUNTER RISE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.