Black Myth: Wukong vs Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
Boss-rush pacing versus parry-duel discipline — both demand mastery, but reward different reflexes.
Updated 18d 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.
Dethrones the old PS2-era Onimusha — four defensive options and the risk-reward Issen counter make this the sharpest sword-combat Capcom has shipped since Sekiro.
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 | Onimusha: Way Of The Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Value Black Myth: Wukong wins on value | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | $57.37 −18% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $56.69 |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | +1% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 38 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | 90% 23k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | 89% 13k votes · vs 90% lifetime |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | — Not yet charted |
| 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 | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
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
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
The Issen counter's risk-reward is the hook fans can't stop mentioning — four defensive options, one sword, every fight teaching you a new angle.
The point of no return silently locks out upgrade hubs — a perma-lockout 34-hour reviewers hit and can't forgive.
from our September 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You relish one-on-one boss showdowns and don't mind repetition
- You want to explore Chinese mythology across a 38-hour action RPG
- You're okay with a corridor-like level design between fights
Pick Onimusha: Way Of The Sword if
- You demand a parry system that feels like a dance and rewards precision
- You prefer intense swordplay over spell variety and exploration
- You'll be upset by passive early-game enemies and limited customization
Bottom line
Choose Black Myth: Wukong if you want a challenging, boss-dense journey; choose Onimusha if you prioritze a polished parry system over scope—though its 86% rating shows it's slightly less universally adored.