Black Myth: Wukong vs Ghost of Yotei
One offers punishing boss gauntlets inspired by Journey to the West, the other refines open-world samurai drama.
Updated 11d 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.
Stance duels run deeper than Tsushima's and the 30-hour campaign never pads — worth it unless slow late-game traversal is what ends playthroughs for you.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Black Myth: Wukong | Ghost of Yotei |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Steam | — |
| All-time low | $41.99 | — |
| Cost / hour | $1.59/hr $59.99 · 38 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +43% vs $41.99 low | — |
| Main story | 38 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 1.2M reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 97% lifetime · souring | — |
| Peak players | 18,815 Jul 2026 · ↑ 4% MoM | — No PC release |
| Launch peak | 1% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | — |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 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
The stance-based combat's depth keeps 50-hour fans engaged, each duel teaching a new approach.
Late-game climbing sections frustrate even devoted players, with slow traversal testing patience.
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.
- You are curious about Journey to the West mythology.
- You enjoy fighting over 80 unique bosses across a difficulty curve.
Pick Ghost of Yotei if
- Tsushima clicked for you and you want refinements, not reinvention.
- You crave PS5-quality open-world photography and a focused narrative.
- You prefer a tighter 30-40 hour story with polished side content.
Bottom line
Pick Black Myth: Wukong for relentless boss challenges and mythic lore; pick Ghost of Yotei for a refined, story-driven open-world experience.