Marvel's Wolverine vs Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
Two 2026 hack-and-slash revivals split on whether you want berserker spectacle or a parry-timing duel — pick by your reaction to repetition and difficulty.
Updated 6d ago
Insomniac's gore-soaked brawler nails the berserker power fantasy — 22-hour platinums and short-story complaints are the trade-off.
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 23; 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 23.
| Measure | Marvel's Wolverine | Onimusha: Way Of The Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | — | $57.37 −18% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | — | $56.69 |
| Off its low | — | +1% low was Jun 2026 |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | — | 90% 23k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 89% 13k votes · vs 90% lifetime |
| Metacritic user score | 6.8/10 4,500 ratings | — |
| Peak players | — No PC release | — Not yet charted |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | — | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
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
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 Marvel's Wolverine if
- You platinumed Marvel's Spider-Man and want a shorter Insomniac campaign
- You prefer gore-heavy melee combat with ability unlocks over parry timing
- You'll trade a padded 30-hour sprawl for a 22-hour focused brawl
Pick Onimusha: Way Of The Sword if
- You chase Issen parry-timing dopamine in Sekiro-style swordplay
- You loved Devil May Cry 5's cinematic combat in a historical Edo setting
- You want a 30-hour linear campaign with no open-world padding
Bottom line
Pick Wolverine for a 22-hour power fantasy that never blocks you; pick Onimusha if a 30-hour parry loop with 90% positive Steam reviews is worth skipping Soulslike walls.