Black Myth: Wukong vs Mortal Shell II
Sekiro-level boss gauntlets versus fast, hard-hitting combat in a compact open world — pick what kind of challenge you want.
Updated 5d 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 worthy successor that nails the fast, hard-hitting combat — but the 50-100-hit boss fights and near-unreactable one-shots make it a qualified buy.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 26; 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 26.
| Measure | Black Myth: Wukong | Mortal Shell II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Mortal Shell II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Steam | $49.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $49.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.59/hr $59.99 · 38 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +58% low was Aug 2026 | At its low low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 38 h | — |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 1.2M reviews | 75% 11k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 4k votes · vs 97% lifetime · souring | 76% 11k votes · vs 75% lifetime |
| Peak players | 18,815 Jul 2026 · ↑ 4% MoM | — Not yet charted |
| 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 | 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
Mortal Shell II
The adrenaline-charged combat and Harden mechanic keep fans coming back, dozens of hours in.
Runbacks without dungeon checkpoints and unreactable one-shot attacks are the consistent annoyances for long-haul players.
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 long action RPG with a mythological setting.
- You're fine with corridor-style levels and want a boss rush with over 80 encounters.
- You have 38 hours to spare and enjoy a challenge that rewards pattern memorization.
Pick Mortal Shell II if
- You want a more compact world that respects your time while still offering depth.
- You prefer telegraphed parry windows and hitting damage sponges over one-shot deaths.
- You're okay with sparse checkpoints and don't mind longer treks back to bosses.
Bottom line
Pick Black Myth: Wukong for a brutal, boss-rich epic (97% positive reviews) if you crave Sekiro-level duels; pick Mortal Shell II if you want a faster, exploring-friendly sequel with a steeper price but shorter commitment.