Black Myth: Wukong vs Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Two different kinds of endurance: Wukong's brutal boss duels vs Relink's cooperative loot harvest.
Updated 11d 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.
Endless Ragnarok finally makes the grind click for returning vets, but base-game grind fatigue still fences off newcomers — wait for a sale if you're fresh.
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 | Granblue Fantasy: Relink |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Steam | $35.99 −10% · PlanetPlay |
| All-time low | $41.99 | $21.12 |
| Cost / hour | $1.59/hr $59.99 · 38 h main story | $2.31/hr $35.99 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +43% vs $41.99 low | +70% low was Nov 2025 |
| Main story | 38 h | 16 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 1.2M reviews | 90% 55k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 97% lifetime · souring | — |
| Peak players | 18,815 Jul 2026 · ↑ 4% MoM | 89,585 Jul 2026 · ↑ 1333% MoM |
| Launch peak | 1% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 79% of Feb 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 113,179 Feb 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 months ago | yesterday |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 3 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
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
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Boss fights and combat depth keep veterans hooked past 200 hours, the expansion's new mechanics making it feel fresh again.
Grind fatigue sets in eventually, the multi-character loop demanding QoL mods to stay enjoyable for even dedicated 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 60-hour boss rush.
- You are curious about Journey to the West mythology.
- You enjoy fights with over 80 unique bosses.
Pick Granblue Fantasy: Relink if
- You crave MMO-style boss mechanics but want solo or co-op play.
- You loved Monster Hunter's loop and wish it had more anime flair.
- You are fine repeating missions to unlock best gear and sigils.
Bottom line
For pure boss slaying with a story, pick Wukong; for co-op grinding and character building, pick Relink.