Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ if it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,900 Steam reviews back the pick.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 7 years older than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (2026). OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (85% 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 an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,053 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (86.3% vs 85% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ |  Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (4,900 reviews) | 85% positive (2,053 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 7 years older than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (2026).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (85% positive).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (17.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is Deck Playable, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is Deck Verified.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — FAQ
- Which is better, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ sits at 86.3% positive (4,900 reviews), Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection at 85% (2,053). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection first?
- If you want chronology, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection similar?
- They overlap on 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.