Monster Hunter Stories

Turn-based creature-collecting RPG about raising and riding familiar monsters

CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · Released Jun 13, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 2,139
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 35 in 30 days
Playing now: 217; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 10 months ago; Nov 10, 2025

What is Monster Hunter Stories?

A 3D turn-based RPG where you explore, collect monster eggs, raise and ride the creatures that hatch, and use their abilities in the field. Battles revolve around Power, Speed, and Technical attack matchups as a young Rider leaves home and joins Hunters against the Black Blight.

For you if...

+you enjoy collecting, raising, and riding monsters
+you prefer turn-based battles built around attack matchups
+you want a lighthearted, story-focused Monster Hunter spinoff

Not for you if...

−you dislike rock-paper-scissors combat with AI-controlled partners
−you want a deep or mature story
−you have little patience for late-game grinding

What players say

91% of 2,139 reviews are positive · 91% of 35 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise collecting and riding monsters, along with an approachable battle system that gains depth as mechanics unlock. Common complaints target the combat's randomness, AI-controlled monster choices, repetitive quests, and late-game grinding. Some players also find the camera, dialogue, and presentation dated.

Screenshots and trailer

Monster Hunter Stories system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: WINDOWS® 10,11 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 3.20 GHz or AMD FX™-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing off/ shadow quality low. If you don't have enough performance to run the game at your selected graphic quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and decrease the resolution or adjust the quality setting. An internet connection is required for product activation. *Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation. *When running on Windows® 11, please refer to the system requirement of Windows® 11.

OS: WINDOWS® 10,11 (64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 3.20 GHz or AMD FX™-8300
Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS, anti-aliasing on/ shadow quality medium. An internet connection is required for product activation. *Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation. *When running on Windows® 11, please refer to the system requirement of Windows® 11.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: The Enigma Protector
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 50
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish - Latin America.