Black Myth: Wukong vs Monster Hunter Wilds
One is a solo boss gauntlet demanding Sekiro-level patience; the other is a co-op hunt loop tuned for newcomers.
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.
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 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 | Monster Hunter Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Value Monster Hunter Wilds wins on value | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Steam | $24.99 −64% · GreenManGaming |
| All-time low | $41.99 | $24.49 |
| Cost / hour | $1.59/hr $59.99 · 38 h main story | $1.39/hr $24.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +43% vs $41.99 low | +2% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 38 h | 18 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 1.2M reviews | 49% 327k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 97% lifetime · souring | 64% 2k votes · vs 49% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 18,815 Jul 2026 · ↑ 4% MoM | 37,439 Jul 2026 · ↓ 21% MoM |
| Launch peak | 1% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 1,179,869 Mar 2025 · now at 3% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 months ago | today |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 3 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
- Loved Sekiro and Bloodborne and want a 60-hour action RPG run.
- Curious about Journey to the West mythology — Wukong leans into it heavily.
- Enjoy boss-rush design with over 80 unique boss fights.
Pick Monster Hunter Wilds if
- New to series and want an entry point that doesn't require a wiki.
- Loved World's loop and want more monsters with improved weapon feel.
- Play mostly co-op and want fast cross-platform matchmaking.
Bottom line
Choose Wukong if you crave a solo boss gauntlet with Sekiro-level challenge; pick Wilds if you want a cooperative hunt that eases newcomers into the grind.