Game series
Every Monster Hunter game, in release order
The 22 Monster Hunter games in the Tier catalog, from 2004 to 2026, in release order.
1,170 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with Monster Hunter (2004), the first game in the series.
Monster Hunter: World is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 93/100.
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01
Monster Hunter
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02
Monster Hunter G
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03
Monster Hunter Freedom
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04
Monster Hunter 2
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05
Monster Hunter Freedom 2
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06
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
80
/100
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07
Monster Hunter Tri
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08
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
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09
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
81
/100
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10
Monster Hunter 4
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11
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
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12
Monster Hunter Generations
87
/100
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13
Monster Hunter Stories
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14
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
80
/100
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15
Monster Hunter: World
93
/100
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16
Monster Hunter Rise
87
/100
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17
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
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18
Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak
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19
Monster Hunter Now
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20
Monster Hunter Stories
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21
Monster Hunter Wilds
87
/100
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22
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
FAQ
How many Monster Hunter games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 22 Monster Hunter games, released between 2004 and 2026. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Monster Hunter?
This page lists every Monster Hunter game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Monster Hunter (2004). The highest-rated entry is Monster Hunter: World, a common starting point for newcomers.