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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

ActionAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DMythology +14
Quality
77Popularity
51Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 20 hours
−36% $38.45
Buy
VS
Darksiders III

Darksiders III

ActionAdventureRPGSingleplayerAtmosphericOpen World +14
Quality
72Popularity
33Value
100
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−97% $1.28
Buy

Winner

Black Myth: Wukong wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Black Myth: Wukong
8 of 14 metrics
Darksiders III
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$38.45 -
$1.28 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$37.88 -
$1.28 Wins
Best Current Discount
-36% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
139 price changes -
143 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
70/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
75.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
882.4K Wins
12.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
850.5K Wins
9.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
32.0K -
3.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8.0K Wins
115 -
Steam Recommendations
875.9K Wins
12.2K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
81 Wins
64 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
14 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2024 Wins
Nov 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItBlack Myth: Wukong

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItDarksiders III

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Black Myth: Wukong
Darksiders III

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −36% $38.45Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +56% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +56% $59.99View
Darksiders III

Darksiders III

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $1.28Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View

Black Myth: Wukong

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

96% positive (882,427 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
882,427 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$38.45: mid-range price
36% off: decent discount
Near historical low ($37.88)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 74% in recent days
2,938 concurrent players: solid base
200 new reviews: still being discovered
882,427 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Darksiders III

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

76% positive (12,566 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100: generally favorable from critics
12,566 reviews: large sample

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$1.28: very accessible price
97% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 59% in recent days
164 concurrent players: smaller but active
12,566 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBlack Myth: WukongDarksiders III
Release date
August 19, 2024
November 27, 2018
Developers
Game Science
Gunfire Games
Publishers
Game Science
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
81
64

Black Myth: Wukong

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 130 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.

Darksiders III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 with 4 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: We recommend using a controller.
Which is better: Black Myth: Wukong or Darksiders III?

Black Myth: Wukong won the comparison against Darksiders III based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Black Myth: Wukong worth buying over Darksiders III?

Based on the metrics, Black Myth: Wukong won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Darksiders III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC

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