Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Temtem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Temtem (2022) is 4 years older than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (2026). Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Temtem (82.6% 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 Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Choose Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85% positive across 2,053 reviews.
Both Temtem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Temtem |  Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | 85% positive (2,053 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crema | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Temtem (2022) is 4 years older than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (2026).
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive).
- Temtem is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (44.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Temtem has co-op; Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Temtem vs Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — FAQ
- Which is better, Temtem or Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection?
- On Steam reviews Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection scores higher (85% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Temtem or Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection first?
- If you want chronology, Temtem (2022) came out before Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (2026). 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 Temtem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection have multiplayer like Temtem?
- No. Temtem supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is listed as single-player only.
- Do Temtem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.