Monster Hunter: World artwork

Every Monster Hunter Game Ranked

Monster Hunter spans 7 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2017 and 2026. The highest-rated is Monster Hunter: World (91) and the lowest is Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (78). Across 319 critic reviews, the series averages 84, and Monster Hunter Wilds has drawn the most reviews.

  1. 1
    Monster Hunter: World

    Monster Hunter: World

    91
    49 critic reviews·Jan 26, 2018·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox One
    “If you’ve been skipping out on Monster Hunter games for a while because they seem to blend together, jumping into World is your chance to get in.”
    — Destructoid · 90/100
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    Monster Hunter Wilds

    Monster Hunter Wilds

    89
    77 critic reviews·Feb 28, 2025·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
    “Monster Hunter Wilds is a brand-new entry in the Monster Hunter series where players join the ranks of a special Research Commission team investigating the Forbidden Lands.”
    — Worth Playing · 90/100
  3. 3
    Monster Hunter Rise

    Monster Hunter Rise

    87
    57 critic reviews·Mar 26, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
    “While not as technically impressive as its predecessor, Monster Hunter Rise succeeds as a follow-up by focusing on getting players into the hunt quickly and comfortably without compromising on challenge.”
    — Playstation Universe · 85/100
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    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

    86
    44 critic reviews·Mar 13, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
    “Back in the habitat.The Monster Hunter Stories sub-series has been teetering on the edge of greatness for 10 years now. The [...]”
    — VGChartz · 85/100
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    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

    81
    39 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
    “Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin tasks players to become a Monster Rider and embark on an RPG adventure filled with popular monsters from the series.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Monster Hunter Stories

    Monster Hunter Stories

    79
    35 critic reviews·Jun 14, 2024·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
    “Embark on a journey into a colorful world where mighty monsters roam and people make a living by hunting them.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
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    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

    78
    18 critic reviews·Mar 18, 2017·Capcom
    Switch
    “Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate ties up the entirety of the series’ history prior to World in spectacular style, and emphasises why the game has worked so well as a handheld title for all these years.”
    — TheSixthAxis · 80/100

Expansions & DLC

Add-ons, expansions and bundles, not included in the ranking.

Monster Hunter games in release order

  1. 2004Monster Hunter—
  2. 2006Monster Hunter 2—
  3. 2007Monster Hunter Frontier Online—
  4. 2009Monster Hunter Tri—
  5. 2010Monster Hunter Diary: Poka-poka Airu Village—
  6. 2010Monster Hunter Portable 3rd—
  7. 2011Monster Hunter: Dynamic Hunting—
  8. 2012Pazuru in Airou—
  9. 2013Monster Hunter: Poogie Race—
  10. 2013Monster Hunter 4—
  11. 2013Monster Hunter Online—
  12. 2015Monster Hunter Explore—
  13. 2015Monster Hunter Generations—
  14. 2016Monster Hunter Stories—
  15. 2017Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate78
  16. 2018Monster Hunter: World91
  17. 2020Monster Hunter Riders—
  18. 2021Monster Hunter Rise87
  19. 2021Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin81
  20. 2023Monster Hunter Now—
  21. 2025Monster Hunter Wilds89
  22. 2026Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection86
  23. Coming Oct 29, 2026Monster Hunter Outlanders—
See every Monster Hunter game in release order →