A Plague Tale: Requiem vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A full spec-by-spec comparison of A Plague Tale: Requiem vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | A Plague Tale: Requiem Focus Home Interactive, Focus Entertainment | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 17, 2022 | April 24, 2025 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Asobo Studio | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive |
| Publisher | Focus Home Interactive, Focus Entertainment | Kepler Interactive |
| Official Site | https://www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/a-plague-tale-requiem | https://www.expedition33.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure | RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 26 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, GOG | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (20H1 64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz)/AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970/Radeon RX 590 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 55 GB available space Additional Notes: 30 FPS, 1920x1080 in low. DirectX 12 Feature Level 12 and Shader Model 6.0 are needed. | Мінімальні: Потребує 64-бітних процесора та операційної системи ОС: Windows 10 Процесор: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Оперативна пам’ять: 8 GB ОП Відеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB DirectX: версії 12 Місце на диску: 55 GB доступного місця Додаткові примітки: SSD required. Minimum specs allow for 1080p 30FPS low settings gameplay. |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (20H1 64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (3.7 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 8 GB, GeForce RTX 3070/Radeon RX 6800 XT DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 55 GB available space Additional Notes: 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in ultra. SSD storage is recommended. | Рекомендовані: Потребує 64-бітних процесора та операційної системи ОС: Windows 11 Процесор: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Оперативна пам’ять: 16 GB ОП Відеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB DirectX: версії 12 Місце на диску: 55 GB доступного місця Додаткові примітки: SSD required. Recommended specs allow for 1080p 60FPS high settings gameplay. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (492 ratings) | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) |
A Plague Tale: Requiem vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between A Plague Tale: Requiem and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 depends on your hardware and preferred genre. A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action-adventure game with a shorter 5-hour playtime, available on more platforms including Nintendo Switch, and has lower minimum requirements (GTX 970/RX 590). It's ideal for those with older PCs or who want a quick, narrative-driven experience. However, its recommended specs are high (RTX 3070/RX 6800 XT) for 60fps ultra. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a longer RPG (26 hours) with a higher community rating (4.5 vs 4.3). It requires an SSD and has steeper minimum specs (GTX 1060 6GB/RX 5600 XT), but its recommended specs are more accessible (RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6800 XT). Both cost the same storage (55GB). If you have a modern PC and prefer deep RPGs, choose Clair Obscur. If you have an older system or want a shorter, cinematic experience, go with A Plague Tale. Note: Prices are not provided, so compare current PSN/Steam sales.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has lower system requirements?
A Plague Tale: Requiem has lower minimum requirements (GTX 970/RX 590) compared to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GTX 1060 6GB/RX 5600 XT). However, Clair Obscur requires an SSD, while A Plague Tale does not.
Which game is longer?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, significantly longer than A Plague Tale: Requiem's 5 hours.
Which game has a higher community rating?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a higher community rating of 4.5/5 (447 ratings) compared to A Plague Tale: Requiem's 4.3/5 (492 ratings).
Which game is available on Nintendo Switch?
A Plague Tale: Requiem is available on Nintendo platforms, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is not listed for Nintendo.