Granblue Fantasy: Relink vs Monster Hunter Wilds
One is a polished 16-hour grind, the other a janky 18-hour hunt — choose based on patience for technical flaws.
Updated 24d ago
The Endless Ragnarok expansion punches above its weight, finally giving lapsed players a concrete reason to return to the grind.
Seamless zone-to-zone hunting and the Seikret beat World's moment-to-moment — but a thin roster and AMD crashes mean you should wait for a sale.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 12; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 12.
| Measure | Granblue Fantasy: Relink | Monster Hunter Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Value Monster Hunter Wilds wins on value | ||
| Price now | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay | $26.95 −33% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $21.12 | $16.60 |
| Cost / hour | $2.31/hr $35.99 · 16 h main story | $1.50/hr $26.95 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +70% low was Nov 2025 | +62% low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 16 h | 18 h |
| Health Granblue Fantasy: Relink wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 90% 56k reviews | 49% 330k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 81% 407 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring | 65% 2k votes · vs 49% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 30,322 Aug 2026 · ↓ 66% MoM | 26,984 Aug 2026 · ↓ 28% MoM |
| Launch peak | 27% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 113,179 Feb 2024 | 1,179,869 Mar 2025 · now at 2% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 days ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 6 in last 90 days | 4 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Gold |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
The deep, combo-heavy combat system and rewarding boss fights keep players engaged well past the 100-hour mark.
The endgame grind for rare materials and gear can feel endless, even with the new content adding more to chase.
from our August 2026 verdict
Monster Hunter Wilds
Combat fluidity and the Seikret's seamless traversal keep 500-hour fans hooked, even as they lament the shallow roster.
PC crashes and AMD-specific instability are the persistent wall — long-time players report it spoils otherwise great hunts.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You want a stable action RPG you can sink hours into without crashes
- You're chasing the Granblue Fantasy aesthetic and combo-heavy combat
- You prefer a 16-hour main story with immediate endgame gates
Pick Monster Hunter Wilds if
- You're on a tight budget — Wilds costs under $1 per hour of story
- You loved World's loop and can wait for patches to fix AMD
- You want a mount like the Seikret to make zone-to-zone chases fluid
Bottom line
Pick Relink for a polished 16-hour grind with a 90% positive Steam score; pick Wilds only if you're on a budget and can tolerate technical stumbles.