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.