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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2026

Should you play it?

The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.

What works

  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Deep and strategic combat
  • Extensive monster customization and team building
  • Beautiful graphics and animations
  • Addictive gameplay loop with exploration and progression

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical issues with crashes reported by some players
  • Lack of multiplayer and pvp features
  • Some players find difficulty spikes frustrating
  • Smaller monster roster compared to previous entries
  • No free flight mechanic, replaced by gliding

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

  • Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

  • Grounded 2

  • Enshrouded

Less social

Games that feels like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Divinity II: Developer's Cut

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  • Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

  • FINAL FANTASY VIII

  • Fable Anniversary

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection but with less leadership over others

  • The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

  • WitchSpring R

  • Trials of Mana

  • Wuthering Waves

  • Risen 3 - Titan Lords

More competitive

Games that feels like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection but with more competition against others

  • Age of Wonders 4

  • Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

  • Granblue Fantasy: Relink

  • STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

  • Monster Hunter: World

  • RIFT

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

  • Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

  • Monster Hunter Stories

  • Monster Hunter: World

  • Okami HD

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership, Strategy.

Last update: 21/08/2026