A Chinese Soulslike generated excitement and praise from players last year. Currently, those who were previously skeptical can strike at the lowest price yet on Steam.
What game is it? Black Myth: Wukong was released in 2024. This action RPG shares some aspects with the Souls games from FromSoftware but possesses its own identity thanks to the protagonist.
You control a monkey based on the Monkey King from Chinese mythology. The game’s plot is generally inspired by the novel “Journey to the West.” This book is a classic of Chinese literature and has served as a template for other works of pop culture—such as Dragon Ball.
Black Myth: Wukong is also brutally difficult and offers a variety of different bosses. The concept had already impressed many players before its release. Wukong was at that time the most requested game on Steam and peaked at over 2.4 million simultaneous players according to steam.db .
Currently, Black Myth: Wukong is available on Steam for the lowest price ever.
How much does the game cost currently? Until June 26, 2025, Black Myth: Wukong is available on Steam at a 20% discount. This is the cheapest the title has been since its release on August 20, 2024.
Those who were previously discouraged by the full price of €59.99 might now consider giving the game a chance. After all, the game is quite challenging and may not be for everyone. The focus on boss battles might not appeal to everyone either.
On the other hand, users on Steam are very pleased. They give the game a rating of a solid 96%. This results in the designation “Very Positive.” In their reviews, players summarize what makes the title so good:
- “The best game I have ever played in my life. I am now 28 and haven’t been this excited about a video game since GTA V came out in 2012. Every single moment in this game (especially the boss fights) feels like the most epic episodes of a really, really good anime,” writes Don Giovanni.
- “I have spent 153 hours with the game and it still impresses me every time I play through it,” reports Cope.
- “Great graphics, the bosses were tricky but not absurdly hard,” summarizes Lt. Biryani.
- “If Elden Ring is the ultimate open-world challenge and God of War a living cinematic myth, then Black Myth: Wukong lies right between and combines crisp, stylish combat with a rich mythological narrative,” says The Bosmer Overdrive.
If you have contemplated buying it until now, this might be the right moment. Or have you already tried Black Myth: Wukong? We would love to hear your experiences in the comments. The game has celebrated great success in the community: An action game takes home awards at the Steam Awards 2024, even more successful than Baldur’s Gate 3
