Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin ranks second because it is built around raising creatures rather than only fighting them. Capcom's Steam page describes it as a turn-based RPG where you become a Rider, hatch eggs found in Monster Dens and fight alongside the monsters you raise, called Monsties. The story opens with a Rathalos egg that hatches into a flightless Rathalos with small wings, and the roster you can befriend includes Kushala Daora, Teostra, Zinogre and Tigrex. Rare dens hold harder-to-find eggs and genes, which gives collectors a long-term goal. It has online co-op and PvP, full controller support, and modest hardware needs: 4 GB of RAM and 28 GB of storage. 92% of 3,863 English Steam reviews are positive. The trade-offs are that combat is turn-based, a broadband connection is listed as a requirement, and Steam lists 22 DLC items on top of the $39.99 base game.

Who it is for

players who want to hatch, raise and ride their own monsters

Price

$39.99 one-time on Steam.

Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story. $39.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Hatch eggs found in Monster Dens and raise the monsters as Monsties
• Story starts with a flightless Rathalos hatchling entrusted to you
• Befriend monsters such as Kushala Daora, Teostra, Zinogre and Tigrex
• Turn-based combat with your Monsties fighting alongside you
• Online co-op and PvP modes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 92% of 3,863 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Minimum spec is 4 GB of RAM and 28 GB of storage
• Strength: Full controller support listed on Steam
• Weakness: Turn-based combat will not suit players who want real-time action
• Weakness: Needs a broadband connection per the minimum requirements
• Weakness: Steam lists 22 DLC items, so the full set costs more than the base game

Key facts

• Developer: Capcom
• On Steam since: July 8, 2021
• English Steam reviews: 92% positive of 3,863
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 28 GB

Where it ranks

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is No. 2 in our Best Dragon Games verdict.