5 best games like Black Myth Wukong on Nintendo Switch

Black Myth Wukong is one of the most highly anticipated souls-like games of 2024. The title is developed by Game Science and is set to release on August 20, which is just around the corner. Black Myth Wukong will hit all current-gen consoles including the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series, and PC as usual. However, developers are leaving the last-gen consoles out, which will help Black Myth Wukong reach its true potential on the latest hardware.

With the game focusing on current-gen consoles, Nintendo Switch owners have also taken a hit as it will not be available on their system. This is also because Black Myth Wukong features very high-quality graphics, which an aging console like Nintendo Switch won't be able to handle.

However, this doesn't eliminate the possibility of enjoying something similar on the console. In this article, we will look at five games on the Nintendo Switch, that are similar to Black Myth Wukong.

Note: This article is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not ranked in any particular order.

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These games on Nintendo Switch share similarities with Black Myth Wukong

1) Hades

Hades is the breakout indie game of 2020 (Image via Supergiant Games)

Hades is an indie souls-like which captured attention upon its release in 2020. The game was praised for its narrative inspired by Greek Mythology, where your mission is to fight your way out of the underworld to escape the clutches of Hades. The game shares similarities with Black Myth Wukong, as it also features a hack-and-slash combat system and falls under the souls-like genre.

Hades is a dungeon crawler where you will be exploring the underworld trying to find an escape, as you fight the enemies that come in your way. The game gets harder as you progress, requiring you to catch up with the increasing difficulty. Just like how Wukong derives its narrative from Chinese mythology, Greek mythology pervades the story in Hades.

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2) Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen

Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen features a great soundtrack (Image via Capcom)

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a single-player action-adventure game that was released in 2016. It features an atmospheric open world, where you can use the hack-and-slash combat system similar to Black Myth Wukong against enemies.

While the game doesn't feature high graphical fidelity like Wukong on the Nintendo Switch, it still offers good enough graphics for a handled console. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is similar to Black Myth Wukong because it implements RPG elements and a story-rich experience.

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3) Dark Souls Remastered

Dark Souls is known for its difficulty (Image via FromSoftware)

The Dark Souls games are known for their high difficulty, a feature that Wukong is going for as well. Dark Souls Remastered is an enhanced version of the original, which provides players with an improved experience by aiming at a higher resolution and a locked 60 FPS for better performance. This remaster not only performs better than the original, but also includes the Abyss DLC unlike the original.

The game features a robust RPG system and character customization that allows you to fully gain control over your character. Dark Soul's Remastered is set in the atmospheric open world of Lordan, where you will encounter enemies in souls-like combat. For the Nintendo Switch, the game is the closest thing to Black Myth Wukong because of its souls-like and Action RPG elements.

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4) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a Nintendo Switch exclusive (Image via Nintendo)

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a Nintendo Switch exclusive title that was released as a prequel to Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. The game's story takes place 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild where the narrative revolves around Link and Zelda and their quest to save Hyrule from a future calamity.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity allows players to step into the shoes of different characters with each protagonist possessing distinct abilities. The game features a hack-and-slash combat which is similar to Black Myth Wukong, as players will notice while saving Hyrule from perishing.

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5) Bayonetta 2

Bayonetta 2 is a Nintendo-exclusive title (Image via Nintendo)

Bayonetta 2 is another Nintendo exclusive title, which was first released for Wii U back in 2014, and later ported to Nintendo Switch. This game is similar to Black Myth Wukong, because of its heavy emphasis on hack and slash combat system. The narrative focuses on your character Bayonetta, who is trying to save her friend Jeanne from a world inhabited by angels and demons.

The combat system allows players to pull off flashy moves and unleash Umbran Climaxes to decimate enemies. Similar to Wukong, you will find yourself surrounded by vibrant environments and colorful architecture, just on a smaller scale because of the Nintendo Switch's capabilities.