Black Myth: Wukong vs Monster Hunter Wilds
Boss-rush mythology versus seamless hunting — one demands Sekiro-level patience, the other just needs a few patches.
Updated 24d 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.
Seamless zone-to-zone hunting and the Seikret beat World's moment-to-moment — but a thin roster and AMD crashes mean you should wait for a sale.
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 | Monster Hunter Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | $26.95 −33% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $16.60 |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | $1.50/hr $26.95 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | +62% low was Aug 2026 |
| Main story | 38 h | 18 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | 49% 330k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | 65% 2k votes · vs 49% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | 26,984 Aug 2026 · ↓ 28% MoM |
| Launch peak | 2% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 1,179,869 Mar 2025 · now at 2% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 months ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 4 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
Monster Hunter Wilds
Combat fluidity and the Seikret's seamless traversal keep 500-hour fans hooked, even as they lament the shallow roster.
PC crashes and AMD-specific instability are the persistent wall — long-time players report it spoils otherwise great hunts.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and want a 60-hour boss gauntlet with 80+ encounters
- You're curious about Journey to the West mythology and don't mind English VO quirks
- You prefer a polished, bug-free experience even if it means fewer updates
Pick Monster Hunter Wilds if
- You want seamless multi-zone hunts without loading screens between areas
- You're fine waiting for a sale — the base game needs patches to feel complete
- You play on a stable system and prioritize a $1-per-hour cost over narrative depth
Bottom line
Pick Wukong for its polished boss gauntlet and 97% positive reviews; pick Wilds only if you're on stable hardware and can overlook a thin roster for seamless hunts.