Baldur’s Gate III vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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

Specification Baldur’s Gate III Larian Studios Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive
Overview
Release Date August 3, 2023 April 24, 2025
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature —
Developer Larian Studios Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive
Publisher Larian Studios Kepler Interactive
Official Site https://baldursgate3.game/ https://www.expedition33.com
Gameplay
Genre Adventure, RPG, Strategy RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen, Online Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective Isometric Third-person, 3D
Average Playtime 20 hours 26 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: Default API is Vulkan 1.1. Directx11 API also provided. The minimum requirements might decrease over the course of Early Access, as performance improves. 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 64-bit Processor: Intel i7 4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: Default API is Vulkan 1.1. Directx11 API also provided. The recommended requirements might decrease over the course of Early Access, as performance improves. 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 97 / 100 —
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (1,031 ratings) 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings)

Baldur’s Gate III vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Baldur’s Gate III and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinges on genre preference, hardware, and play style. Baldur’s Gate III is a critically acclaimed (97 Metacritic) isometric RPG with deep strategy, extensive multiplayer options (co-op, split-screen, online), and a massive 150 GB install. It requires a mid-range PC (GTX 780/R9 280X minimum) and offers hundreds of hours of content. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a newer, single-player third-person RPG with a shorter 26-hour campaign, smaller 55 GB install, and higher minimum specs (GTX 1060 6GB/RX 5600 XT) but also requires an SSD. It has no multiplayer and no Metacritic score yet, but a strong community rating (4.5/5). Price-wise, Baldur’s Gate III is typically more expensive (around PHP 2,500-3,000 on Steam) while Expedition 33 is often cheaper (around PHP 1,500-2,000). For Filipino gamers with older PCs or who love co-op and deep RPGs, Baldur’s Gate III is the better value. For those with newer SSDs and prefer a cinematic, single-player experience, Expedition 33 is a solid, cheaper alternative. Both are excellent, but Baldur’s Gate III offers more replayability and multiplayer features.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper in the Philippines?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is generally cheaper, priced around PHP 1,500-2,000, while Baldur’s Gate III is typically PHP 2,500-3,000 on Steam.

Which game has lower PC requirements?

Baldur’s Gate III has lower minimum requirements (GTX 780/R9 280X) compared to Expedition 33 (GTX 1060 6GB/RX 5600 XT), but Expedition 33 requires an SSD.

Which game is better for multiplayer?

Baldur’s Gate III supports online and local co-op, split-screen, and multiplayer, while Expedition 33 is single-player only.

Which game has longer playtime?

Baldur’s Gate III has an average playtime of 20 hours (but can exceed 100 hours), while Expedition 33 averages 26 hours.