Black Myth: Wukong vs The Spirit of the Samurai
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Black Myth: Wukong wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Spirit of the Samurai is $33.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Black Myth: Wukong | The Spirit of the Samurai |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 59 |
| Quality | 77 | 51 |
| Value | 69 | 80 |
| Popularity | 51 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $37.49 | $4.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.4% positive | 60.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.3K | 0 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Black Myth: Wukong | The Spirit of the Samurai |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 19, 2024 | December 12, 2024 |
| Developers | Game Science | Digital Mind Games |
| Publishers | Game Science | Digital Mind Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-7600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 130 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Black Myth: Wukong or The Spirit of the Samurai?
Black Myth: Wukong won the comparison against The Spirit of the Samurai 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 Spirit of the Samurai?
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 Spirit of the Samurai currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:54 PM UTC