Black Myth: Wukong vs Mortal Shell II
Both ask you to die and retry against mythic bosses, but Wukong demands Sekiro-level patience over 38 hours while Mortal Shell II's 79% review score reflects launch bugs.
Updated 3d 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.
Mortal Shell II nails crunchy, weighty combat with the Shell-class system — but wait for the bug fixes if you're not already a Souls vet.
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 | Mortal Shell II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Black Myth: Wukong wins on value | ||
| Price now | $39.59 −34% · Fanatical | $49.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $37.99 | $49.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.05/hr $39.59 · 38 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | At its low low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 38 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 1.2M reviews | 79% 20k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 5k votes · vs 96% lifetime · souring | improving trend only |
| Peak players | 47,042 Aug 2026 · ↑ 150% MoM | 27,995 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | 8 days ago |
| 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
Mortal Shell II
Crunchy, weighty combat with distinct Shell playstyles is what keeps 100-hour fans hooked, with every weapon and sidearm offering a different build.
Game-breaking bugs and hitbox inconsistencies are the friction that erodes trust for the 60+ hour crowd, especially in endgame bosses.
from our September 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and Bloodborne and want a 38-hour boss-rush action RPG.
- You are curious about Journey to the West mythology and want it woven into every encounter.
- You bounced off Mortal Shell's short runtime and want over 80 bosses to learn.
Pick Mortal Shell II if
- You finished the first Mortal Shell and want a shorter, tighter follow-up with Shell classes.
- You loved Sekiro's parry focus but want a Dark Souls-style interconnected open world.
- You are patient with bugs and early patches because you are already a Souls veteran.
Bottom line
Pick Black Myth: Wukong for 38 hours of polished boss-rush combat and 96% positive Steam reviews; pick Mortal Shell II only if you are a Souls vet who can tolerate its 79% review score and active bug fixes.