A Way Out vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

A full spec-by-spec comparison of A Way Out vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification A Way Out Electronic Arts Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive
Overview
Release Date March 23, 2018 April 24, 2025
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature —
Developer Electronic Arts, Hazelight Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive
Publisher Electronic Arts Kepler Interactive
Official Site https://www.ea.com/games/a-way-out https://www.expedition33.com
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure RPG
Game Modes Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen Single-player
Perspective Third-person Third-person, 3D
Average Playtime 6 hours 26 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 64-bit, 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel core i3-2100T @ 2.5GHz/AMD FX 6100, or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7750 2GB Storage: 25 GB available space 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 7 64-bit, 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K; AMD Ryzen 3 1300x or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960; AMD R9 290 or equivalent Storage: 25 GB available space 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
Metacritic 78 / 100 —
Community Rating 4.1 / 5 (1,626 ratings) 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings)

A Way Out vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between A Way Out and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinges on play style and hardware. A Way Out (Action/Adventure, Mature) is a co-op-only experience requiring a friend—local or online—with a short 6-hour campaign. Its low PC specs (GTX 650Ti, 25GB) make it accessible on older machines. Clair Obscur (RPG, single-player) offers a deeper 26-hour journey, higher community rating (4.5 vs 4.1), but demands a GTX 1060 and SSD (55GB). Both are available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. For budget-minded solo players with modern PCs, Clair Obscur delivers more content per peso. For those seeking split-screen co-op on modest hardware, A Way Out is the clear pick.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

A Way Out has much lower requirements: a GTX 650Ti and 25GB storage. Clair Obscur needs a GTX 1060 and 55GB with an SSD.

Which game is better for single-player?

Clair Obscur is a single-player RPG, while A Way Out requires a second player for co-op, so it is not suitable for solo play.

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur has an average playtime of 26 hours, significantly longer than A Way Out's 6 hours.

Are both games available on PC?

Yes, both are available on PC via Steam and other stores. A Way Out is also on PlayStation and Xbox stores.