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Action · RPG · Co-op

Monster Hunter

Two kinds of Monster Hunter: hunt giant beasts, or raise them in a story RPG.

Games on Switch
6
Story complexity
Easy to follow
Consoles
Switch · Switch 2

The story, simply explained

What is it?

Main games are action hunts against giant monsters; the Stories games are turn-based RPGs about befriending them.

What is the story about?

Mainline games have light stories about protecting a village. The Stories games are proper story adventures.

Who are the main characters?

Your own hunter or rider, with cat-like Palico or Navirou companions.

Why play it?

Each monster is a boss fight you learn and master, often with friends online.

Is the story connected?

Hardly. Each game stands alone; Sunbreak continues Rise.

How many games should I play?

One of each style: Rise (+ Sunbreak) for hunting, Stories 2 for story.

Choose your playing order

Pick the style you want.

Missing chapters

  • Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Wilds — Not on Switch or Switch 2 as of this check.

Gear for the journey

Storage, cases, controllers and headsets that suit long story games.

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Sources · last checked 2 Nov 2026
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