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Black Myth: WukongVSSteelrising

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
77Popularity
49Value
59
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
-25% $44.99
Buy Now
VS
Steelrising

Steelrising

Quality
61Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-94% $2.88
Buy Now

Winner

Black Myth: Wukong wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Black Myth: Wukong
8 of 13 metrics
Steelrising
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$55.33 -
$2.88 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$42.59 -
$2.55 Wins
Best Current Discount
-8% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
92 price changes -
114 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
73.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
872.7K Wins
4.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
841.6K Wins
3.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
31.2K -
1.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5.9K Wins
35 -
Steam Recommendations
870.7K Wins
4.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
81 Wins
55 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2024 Wins
Sep 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlack Myth: Wukong

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeSteelrising

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Black Myth: Wukong
Steelrising

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
Steam
Steam -25% $44.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +23% $55.33View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $59.99View
Steelrising

Steelrising

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $2.88Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +74% $5.00View
Steam
Steam +1636% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1636% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Black Myth: Wukong

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (872,716 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
872,716 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$44.99 — premium price
25% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($42.59)

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
3,362 concurrent players — solid base
160 new reviews — still being discovered
872,716 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Steelrising

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

74% positive (4,174 reviews) — mostly positive
4,174 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.88 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-62% player drop
28 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlack Myth: WukongSteelrising
Release Date
August 19, 2024
September 8, 2022
Developers
Game Science
Spiders
Publishers
Game Science
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
81
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Steelrising

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 67 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Black Myth: Wukong or Steelrising?

Black Myth: Wukong won the comparison against Steelrising 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 Steelrising?

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. Steelrising currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC

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