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Black Myth: Wukonghas reached a new milestone on Steam, reaching the top of the Steam Deck games chart for August. Game Science’s action RPG has dominated gamers’ most-anticipated games list since its 2020 reveal, andBlack Myth: Wukonghas also earned an honorary place in the Soulslike community for its punishing boss battles.
Inspired by the Chinese novelJourney to the Westand the country’s mythology, the game follows the anthropomorphic monkey, Sun Wukong, as he travels the vast world to recover lost relics.Black Myth: Wukongis rumored to have a secret PS5 exclusivity dealafter missing out on an Xbox release at launch, but PC players have certainly made their love for the game heard.
Steam recently shared its Steam Deck Top Played list, highlighting the top 100 games played on the handheld console between August 5 and September 3.Black Myth: Wukongtook the number-one spot, knockingElden Ringto second place. FromSoftware’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC played a big part inElden Ring’s previous domination, butBlack Myth: Wukong’s success is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. The Top Played chart also sawBaldur’s Gate 3take third place, joined byStardew Valley,Balatro, andDiablo 4in the top ten.
Black Myth: Wukong is the Top-Played Steam Deck Game in August
Sun Wukong’s endeavor carries the visual presentation of Soulslike games combined with painstaking boss battles, makingBlack Myth: Wukongone of the best action RPGs forDark Soulsfans. Even the protagonist’s alternative title, the Destined One, echoes the Penitent One fromBlasphemousand The Tarnished fromElden Ring.
Black Myth: Wukongcaused an increase in players using Simplified Chineseon Steam, something that has never happened before on the platform. Predominately,Wukonghas piqued the interest of many players thanks to its difficulty, as streamers are keen to show off their skills and determination to the community.
The upcoming adventure RPGPhantom Blade Zeroshares similarities withBlack Myth: Wukong. S-Game, the title’s developer, has made it clear that the game would not be a Soulslike despite early rumors. Regardless, fans ofWukongare looking forward to more painful and difficult combat encounters inPhantom Blade Zero, eager to soak up itsNinja GaidenandDevil May Cry-style action. A release date for the game has not yet been announced.
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
