Choose Dragon's Dogma 2
Choose Dragon's Dogma 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 43,321 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dragon's Dogma 2 vs Monster Hunter Wilds
Dragon's Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds both land in Action, RPG 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Monster Hunter Wilds (2025). Monster Hunter Wilds scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Dragon's Dogma 2 (67.1% 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 Wilds
Choose Monster Hunter Wilds if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 69.7% positive across 81,516 reviews.
Both Dragon's Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list HDR available, 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
 Dragon's Dogma 2 |  Monster Hunter Wilds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 69.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.1% positive (43,321 reviews) | 69.7% positive (81,516 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Monster Hunter Wilds (2025).
- Monster Hunter Wilds scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Dragon's Dogma 2 (67.1% positive).
- Monster Hunter Wilds is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Dragon's Dogma 2 (69.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Monster Hunter Wilds has co-op; Dragon's Dogma 2 does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Dragon's Dogma 2 vs Monster Hunter Wilds — FAQ
- Which is better, Dragon's Dogma 2 or Monster Hunter Wilds?
- On Steam reviews Monster Hunter Wilds scores higher (69.7% positive) than Dragon's Dogma 2 (67.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Hunter Wilds is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dragon's Dogma 2 or Monster Hunter Wilds first?
- If you want chronology, Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024) came out before Monster Hunter Wilds (2025). 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 Dragon's Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have multiplayer like Monster Hunter Wilds?
- No. Monster Hunter Wilds supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Dragon's Dogma 2 is listed as single-player only.