Black Myth: Wukong vs Marvel's Wolverine
A 38-hour mythological boss rush versus a 22-hour gore-soaked brawler — the choice hinges on whether you want Sekiro homework or a short power fantasy.
Updated 6d 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.
Insomniac's gore-soaked brawler nails the berserker power fantasy — 22-hour platinums and short-story complaints are the trade-off.
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 | Marvel's Wolverine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 6.8/10 4,500 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
Marvel's Wolverine
Combat's gore and weight is the hook — players keep saying it makes you feel like Wolverine, especially indoors.
Story and pacing are the wall — repetitive combat and a predictable plot drag even fans' scores down.
from our September 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and Bloodborne and want 60 hours of sequel-tier action
- You're curious about Journey to the West mythology and want it central
- You enjoy boss-rush design and don't mind corridor-y level layouts
Pick Marvel's Wolverine if
- You platinumed Marvel's Spider-Man and want a shorter, tighter Insomniac campaign
- You want gore-heavy melee combat that grows with unlockable abilities
- You'd rather have a 22-hour brawl than a padded 30-hour sprawl
Bottom line
Pick Wukong if you want a 38-hour Soulslike with 96% positive Steam reviews and can stomach Sekiro-grade walls; pick Wolverine if a 22-hour platinum and gore-heavy melee matter more than combat depth past the credits.