Black Book vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Black Book vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Black Book HypeTrain Digital, Morteshka | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | August 10, 2021 | April 24, 2025 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone 10+ | — |
| Developer | Morteshka | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital, Morteshka | Kepler Interactive |
| Official Site | http://www.morteshka.ru/blackbook.html | https://www.expedition33.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Indie | RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | 2D | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 26 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7, 8, 10 Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280X DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 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 | — | 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 (196 ratings) | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) |
Black Book vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers on a budget or with older PCs, Black Book is the smarter choice: it runs on minimum Windows 7 with just 4GB RAM and an Intel Core i3, while Clair Obscur demands an SSD, modern GPU (GTX 1060/RX 5600 XT), and 8GB RAM. Black Book is also available on Nintendo Switch, ideal for portable play, and has a shorter 5-hour campaign perfect for casual sessions. Its Metacritic score of 78 and community rating of 4.1 show solid quality. In contrast, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (released April 2025) is a more demanding, longer (26 hours) AAA RPG with a higher community rating (4.5) but limited to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It lacks a Switch version, making it inaccessible to many Filipino console gamers. Without price data included, we cannot compare cost directly, but Black Book is likely cheaper given its indie status and age. Choose Black Book for portability and low-spec systems; choose Clair Obscur if you have a high-end PC or current-gen console and want an immersive, lengthy RPG.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has lower system requirements for a budget PC?
Black Book has significantly lower requirements: it runs on an Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, and a GTX 760, while Clair Obscur needs an Intel i7-8700K, 8GB RAM, a GTX 1060 6GB, and an SSD.
Which game offers better value for playtime?
Clair Obscur offers more playtime at 26 hours versus Black Book's 5 hours, but the value depends on your preference: a long RPG or a short indie experience.
Which game is available on Nintendo Switch?
Black Book is available on Nintendo Switch; Clair Obscur is not, as it only releases on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Which game has a higher community rating?
Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, slightly higher than Black Book's 4.1/5 from 196 ratings.