Child of Light vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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

Specification Child of Light Ubisoft Entertainment Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive
Overview
Release Date April 29, 2014 April 24, 2025
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive
Publisher Ubisoft Entertainment Kepler Interactive
Official Site http://childoflight.ubi.com https://www.expedition33.com
Gameplay
Genre RPG, Indie RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Local Co-op, Split-screen Single-player
Perspective 2D Third-person, 3D
Average Playtime 3 hours 26 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox 360 Store Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1 (32/64bit versions) Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible 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 OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1 (32/64bit versions) Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible 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 77 / 100
Community Rating 3.8 / 5 (959 ratings) 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings)

Child of Light vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Child of Light and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 depends on your gaming preferences and hardware. Child of Light is a 2D indie RPG with a short 3-hour playtime, available on many platforms including Nintendo Switch, and has very low PC requirements (Core2Duo, 2GB RAM). It costs less and supports local co-op/split-screen, making it ideal for casual gamers or families on a budget. In contrast, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern 3D RPG with a 26-hour campaign, requiring a powerful PC (i7-8700K, GTX 1060, 55GB SSD) and is only on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. It has a higher community rating (4.5 vs 3.8) but demands a significant investment in hardware. If you have a low-end PC or want a quick, charming RPG with co-op, get Child of Light. If you have a high-end PC or console and prefer a deep, visually impressive single-player experience, choose Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Note that prices are not provided in the data, but Child of Light is older and likely cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Child of Light has much lower requirements: it needs only a Core2Duo CPU, 2GB RAM, and a GeForce 8800 GT. Clair Obscur requires at least an i7-8700K, 8GB RAM, and a GTX 1060 with 55GB SSD space.

Which game is longer?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while Child of Light averages only 3 hours.

Which game supports multiplayer?

Child of Light supports local co-op and split-screen multiplayer. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is single-player only.

Which game has a higher community rating?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, compared to Child of Light's 3.8/5 from 959 ratings.