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Black Myth: WukongVSThe Last Hero of Nostalgaia

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

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
77Popularity
50Value
59
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
-25% $44.99
Buy Now
VS
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

Quality
64Popularity
27Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-82% $4.42
Buy Now

Winner

Black Myth: Wukong wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Black Myth: Wukong
9 of 13 metrics
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$55.33 -
$4.42 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$42.59 -
$7.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-8% -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
92 price changes Wins
67 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
78.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
872.7K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
841.6K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
31.2K -
421 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.1K Wins
12 -
Steam Recommendations
870.7K Wins
1.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
81 Wins
45 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2024 Wins
Oct 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.

MaybeThe Last Hero of Nostalgaia

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
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

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
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $4.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +69% $7.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +465% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +465% $24.99View

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

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (1,958 reviews) — mostly positive
1,958 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.42 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.41)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +112%
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlack Myth: WukongThe Last Hero of Nostalgaia
Release Date
August 19, 2024
October 19, 2022
Developers
Game Science
Over The Moon
Publishers
Game Science
Coatsink
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
81
45

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.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 Coffee Lake | AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Black Myth: Wukong or The Last Hero of Nostalgaia?

Black Myth: Wukong won the comparison against The Last Hero of Nostalgaia 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 The Last Hero of Nostalgaia?

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. The Last Hero of Nostalgaia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC

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