Black Myth: Wukong vs Dragon’s Dogma 2
Two 2024 action RPGs, but the real choice is boss-rush precision versus open-world chaos with pawns by your side.
Updated 25d ago
Killer boss combat with Journey-to-the-West mythology — Wukong's lategame fights rival Orphan of Kos, but Chapter 2 onward demands real Sekiro-level patience.
If you can forgive the original's quirks, DD2 holds up — patches fixed CPU performance and the microtransaction outrage was overblown (everything's findable in-game).
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 10; 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 10.
| Measure | Black Myth: Wukong | Dragon’s Dogma 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Dragon’s Dogma 2 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | $26.19 −35% · Fanatical |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $10.88 |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | $0.83/hr $26.19 · 31 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | +141% low was Oct 2025 |
| Main story | 38 h | 31 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | 62% 117k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | 71% 837 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | 4,333 Aug 2026 · ↑ 5% MoM |
| Launch peak | 2% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 2% of Mar 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 228,285 Mar 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 months ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Silver |
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.
Black Myth: Wukong
The phenomenal boss fights and vivid Eastern mythology world are what 100+ hour players consistently praise.
Performance issues and a weaker final chapter (Chapter 6) are the main complaints among high-playtime reviewers.
from our May 2026 verdict
Dragon’s Dogma 2
The pawn system's emotional depth and banter drive 100+ hour journeys, making companions feel irreplaceable.
Performance drops and limited enemy variety frustrate long-haul players, though dedicated fans anticipate the DLC.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro or Bloodborne and want a 60-hour boss gauntlet
- You're curious about Journey to the West and its mythic roster of foes
- You prefer tight, corridor-like levels over sprawling open worlds
Pick Dragon’s Dogma 2 if
- You enjoyed the original Dragon's Dogma's pawns and weird systems
- You like class-swapping—4 basic, 6 advanced, plus a hybrid
- You can handle a single save slot and won't rage at losing progress
Bottom line
Wukong's 97% positive reviews reflect its polished boss fights, while DD2's 62% split fans over quirks—pick Wukong for disciplined combat, DD2 if you crave reactive chaos and cheap cost-per-hour.