Monster Hunter: World vs DARK SOULS™ II
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Monster Hunter: World
+4
rating points
More player ratings
DARK SOULS™ II
849 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasy
Key Differences
Features
Monster Hunter: World
the game awards - most anticipated game - nomineehunterthe game awards 2017dragonthe game awards - nominee
DARK SOULS™ II
metroidvaniareal-time combatpyromancerblacksmithbrutal
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Monster Hunter: World | DARK SOULS™ II |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2018 | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Rating | 89/100 (584 ratings) | 85/100 (849 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | the game awards - most anticipated game - nomineehunterthe game awards 2017dragonthe game awards - nomineepax west 2017online | metroidvaniareal-time combatpyromancerblacksmithbrutalcanonical deathinterconnected-worldold-fashioned englishrealtime 3dsex changesliding down ladderssoul stealsouls as currencytokyo game show 2013undead pirates |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
Comparison Summary
Monster Hunter: World and DARK SOULS™ II have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG).
Monster Hunter: World stands out for the game awards - most anticipated game - nominee, hunter, the game awards 2017, while DARK SOULS™ II stands out for metroidvania, real-time combat, pyromancer.
Monster Hunter: World has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.