Black Myth: Wukong vs Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Sekiro-style boss gauntlets versus a co-op grind — Wukong demands mastery, Relink rewards return visits.
Updated 24d 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.
The Endless Ragnarok expansion punches above its weight, finally giving lapsed players a concrete reason to return to the grind.
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 | Granblue Fantasy: Relink |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $21.12 |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | $2.31/hr $35.99 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | +70% low was Nov 2025 |
| Main story | 38 h | 16 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | 90% 56k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | 81% 407 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | 30,322 Aug 2026 · ↓ 66% MoM |
| Launch peak | 2% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 27% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 113,179 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 6 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
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
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
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You want a 60-hour solo action RPG with boss-rush pacing
- You loved Sekiro or Bloodborne and want equivalent challenge
- You are fascinated by Chinese mythology and Journey to the West
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You want to grind endgame co-op with friends
- You prefer combo-heavy, fast-paced combat over one-life duels
- You expect ongoing support and patches after release
Bottom line
If you want a solo gauntlet that tests your reflexes, Wukong's 38-hour campaign and 97% review score win; if you want a lasting co-op grind, Relink's active player base and fixes make it the safer buy.