Black Myth: Wukong vs Nioh 3
Both punish you with relentless bosses, but Wukong is a gauntlet of mythological duels while Nioh 3 layers deep stance-combat over open spaces.
Updated 10d 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.
Punches above its sequel weight — Nioh 3's Samurai/Ninja stance system is Team Ninja's sharpest combat to date, despite empty-zone pacing.
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 | Nioh 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Nioh 3 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Steam | $38.45 −45% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $41.99 | $38.45 |
| Cost / hour | $1.59/hr $59.99 · 38 h main story | $1.42/hr $38.45 · 27 h main story |
| Off its low | +43% vs $41.99 low | At its low vs $38.45 low |
| Main story | 38 h | 27 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 1.2M reviews | 79% 19k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 97% lifetime · souring | 68% 227 votes · vs 79% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 18,815 Jul 2026 · ↑ 4% MoM | 2,279 Jul 2026 · ↓ 17% MoM |
| Launch peak | 1% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 3% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 87,778 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 months ago | 8 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
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
Nioh 3
Build flexibility between ninja and samurai stances without rerolling is the combat loop 100-hour veterans praise, alongside polished Team Ninja action.
The open world structure, described as a big mission map with collectibles, is the friction that long-time Nioh fans flag as a step back.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and want a 60-hour boss-rush action RPG.
- You're fascinated by Journey to the West and Chinese mythology.
- You enjoy one-life difficulty and don't mind corridor-like level design.
Pick Nioh 3 if
- You loved Nioh 2's stance-shifting and want deeper combat complexity.
- You own a PC or PS5 and can maintain steady 60fps for timing parries.
- You prefer open-field exploration over linear corridor levels.
Bottom line
Choose Wukong for a focused boss gauntlet steeped in mythology; pick Nioh 3 if you crave combat depth and can tolerate uneven pacing.