Monster Hunter Stories Gets a Massive 67% Steam Discount – Everything You Need to Know

Good news for anyone who’s ever wanted to be a Rider in the Monster Hunter universe: Capcom’s whimsical RPG Monster Hunter Stories has just been slashed to a jaw‑dropping $9.89 on Steam. That’s a full 67 % discount off the regular $29.99 price tag, and the deal runs through 21 September.

What makes this sale especially tempting is that it’s the lowest price the title has ever hit on the platform, according to SteamDB. If you missed the original 3DS launch back in 2016 (or the Western 2017 port), now’s a perfect moment to dive in, especially with the 2024 remaster adding a handful of quality‑of‑life upgrades.

The remaster isn’t just a price cut. Capcom went back and gave the game a fresh coat of paint: full voice acting replaces the sparse captions, textures have been sharpened, and environments look a touch richer. A new “museum mode” lets you peruse collectibles you’ve gathered, while expanded language support opens the door to players across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Even the updates that were once Japan‑only are bundled in.

Gameplay-wise, the premise stays delightfully simple. Instead of hunting monsters, you raise them. You start as a Rider, venturing into monster dens to nab eggs, hatch them into “Monsties,” and assemble a party for turn‑based battles. Combat follows a rock‑paper‑scissors rhythm—Power beats Technical, Technical beats Speed, Speed beats Power—while a “Kinship Gauge” lets you unleash combo attacks with your trusty mount.

Fans have clearly taken to this approach. On Steam the game enjoys a “Very Positive” rating, hovering around 90 % approval from over 1,600 reviews. OpenCritic places it in the 75th percentile with a 76 % score, praising the charming visuals and approachable combat. The main gripe? Its 3DS roots still surface in pacing, but most consider that a minor quibble.

From a technical standpoint, Capcom lists a modest i5‑3470 or FX‑6300 CPU paired with a GTX 960 or RX 560 GPU as the minimum for 1080p at 30 fps. The recommended spec is basically the same, just bumping the CPU a notch. The game is Steam Deck Verified, and Denuvo’s DRM was stripped away in November 2024, so you won’t have to wrestle with intrusive protection.

If you’re already eyeing the sequel, there are bundles that pair the original with Monster Hunter Stories 2, and another that throws in the newer Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (released March 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2). Those packages might stretch the budget a bit, but they’re still a solid value.

All told, whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about the monster‑taming side of Capcom’s flagship series, this discount is hard to ignore. Grab the game while the price lasts, and start building your own Monstie roster before the sale ends.