Black Myth: Wukong vs Ghost of Yotei
Boss-rush brutality versus open-world samurai spectacle — pick the grind you'll enjoy.
Updated 26d 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.
A bigger, blunter sequel — combat nails the first game's feel, but the story fumbles momentum. Fans of Tsushima won't regret it.
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 | Ghost of Yotei |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | — |
| All-time low | $37.99 | — |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | — |
| Main story | 38 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | — |
| Metacritic user score | — | 8.1/10 3,638 ratings |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | — No PC release |
| 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 | — |
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
Ghost of Yotei
Combat depth is the anchor; reviewers across the spectrum call the stance-switching and parry dance the high point.
Story tedium is the recurring sore spot — reviewers say the revenge tale drags and the new protagonist lacks Jin's magnetism.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and Bloodborne and want a 60-hour boss-rush run
- You're curious about Journey to the West and don't mind corridor levels
- You want over 80 bosses to test your patience
Pick Ghost of Yotei if
- You mainlined Tsushima and crave more of that combat feel
- DualSense haptics matter to you — Yotei puts them to work
- You're fine with a slower revenge arc over 40 hours
Bottom line
If you crave brutal boss fights, pick Black Myth: Wukong; its 97% positive Steam score and 38-hour campaign deliver. Prefer a familiar open-world rhythm with haptics, choose Ghost of Yotei.