Monster Hunter Stories Remaster Slashed to $9.89 on Steam – 67% Off!

Good news for anyone who’s ever dreamed of befriending giant creatures instead of hunting them: Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 2024 remaster is now on sale for just $9.89 on Steam. That’s a massive 67 % cut from the original $29.99 price tag and, according to SteamDB, the cheapest the game has ever been on the platform.

The premise is simple and charming. You play as a Rider, scouring monster dens for eggs, hatching “Monsties,” and assembling a party for turn‑based battles that hinge on a rock‑paper‑scissors style of Power, Speed and Technical attacks. A Kinship Gauge lets you unleash joint attacks with your mount, giving the combat a satisfying sense of partnership.

The 2024 edition is more than just a price drop. Capcom has fleshed out the original 2016 3DS title with full voice acting, a brand‑new museum mode that lets you admire every monster you’ve collected, and a visual overhaul that sharpens textures and revamps environments. Language support has been expanded dramatically, and all the updates that were once Japan‑only are now included for the global audience.

Players seem to agree that the effort was worth it. On Steam the game enjoys a “Very Positive” rating—about 90 % approval across over 1,600 reviews. OpenCritic places it in the 75th percentile (a solid 76 % score), praising the colourful art direction and approachable combat, while noting that the game’s 3DS roots still show in its pacing.

From a technical standpoint Capcom lists a modest i5‑3470 or FX‑6300 paired with a GTX 960/RX 560 as the bare minimum for 1080p at 30 fps; the recommended spec bumps the CPU a little but keeps the same GPU. The title is Steam Deck Verified, and the Denuvo protection was removed back in November 2024, so you won’t run into any pesky DRM hiccups. Two bundles are also on offer: one that pairs the remaster with Monster Hunter Stories 2, and another that adds the latest entry, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

As always, keep an eye on the clock—this deal expires on 21 September, and stock levels can change fast. Grab the game while it’s this cheap, and finally get a chance to experience the gentle side of the Monster Hunter universe.