Black Myth: Wukong vs Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Wukong tests your reflexes in a boss gauntlet; Erdtree trusts you to wander and explore.
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.
Best-in-class single-player DLC if you finished base Elden Ring — Land of Shadow rivals a full game, and patch 1.14 tamed Consort Radahn's combos.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 9; 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 9.
| Measure | Black Myth: Wukong | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | $35.17 −12% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $31.49 |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | $1.37/hr $35.17 · 26 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | +12% low was Aug 2024 |
| Main story | 38 h | 26 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | 70% 104k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | 53% 200 votes · vs 70% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | — Not yet charted |
| Launch peak | 2% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | — |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 months ago | — |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | — |
| Steam Deck | Gold | — |
Black Myth: Wukong
Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Key differences
Boss design
Wukong's 80+ bosses demand Sekiro-level patience; lategame fights rival Orphan of Kos.
Erdtree's boss design got patched post-release to tame Consort Radahn's combos.
Progression curve
Wukong relies on a 38-hour main story with heavy boss-rush pacing.
Erdtree ties leveling to Scadutree Fragments, rewarding exploration over combat.
Player reviews
Wukong holds a 97% positive Steam rating from lifetime reviews.
Erdtree sits at 70% positive, reflecting mixed sentiment on its difficulty and expectations.
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and want 60 hours of high-intensity boss fights
- You are curious about Journey to the West mythology
- You want an action RPG that respects your time — no open-world padding
Pick Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree if
- You finished base Elden Ring and want 35-40 more hours in that world
- You enjoy figuring out obscure progression via exploration
- You're okay with vague questlines and punishing optional bosses
Bottom line
If you crave a boss-rush challenge with mythological flair, pick Wukong; if you want more of Elden Ring's open-ended discovery, pick Erdtree.