Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Darksiders

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Darksiders THQ Nordic, THQ
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 January 5, 2010
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive THQ, Vigil Games
Publisher Kepler Interactive THQ Nordic, THQ
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.darksiders.com
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D Third-person
Average Playtime 26 hours 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements 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. OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better Memory: 1GB XP, 2GB Vista / Windows 7 Hard Disk Space: 12GB Video Card: NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )
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. OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz Memory: 2GB XP, 3GB Vista / Windows 7 Hard Disk Space: 12GB Video Card: NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 3.8 / 5 (1,214 ratings)
Metacritic 83 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Darksiders: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice hinges on hardware and budget. If you have a modern gaming PC (e.g., RTX 3060 Ti) or a next-gen console, and you enjoy deep, narrative-driven RPGs, **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** is the clear pick. It’s a 2025 release with a 26-hour campaign, stunning third-person 3D visuals, and a 4.5 community rating. However, it demands a 55GB SSD and powerful specs—minimum an i7-8700K + GTX 1060 for 1080p/30fps, but recommended i7-12700K + RTX 3060 Ti for 60fps. On the other hand, **Darksiders** (2010) is an action game with a very short 3-hour playtime, but it runs on almost any PC (even ancient ones with 1GB RAM and a GeForce 8800) and is available cheaply on Steam. Its Metacritic score is 83, community rating 3.8. If you’re on a tight budget or an older PC, Darksiders offers a fun, hack-and-slash experience without requiring an upgrade. For most Filipino gamers with mid-range or better hardware, Clair Obscur’s modern visuals and lengthy RPG content justify the higher system requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

Pricing data is not provided, but Darksiders is a 2010 title and typically costs much less than a brand-new 2025 release like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Expect Darksiders to be significantly cheaper, especially during Steam sales.

Which game has lower system requirements?

Darksiders has extremely low requirements: Windows XP, 1GB RAM, and any 256MB GPU from 2006. Clair Obscur requires Windows 10/11, 8GB RAM, a GTX 1060, and 55GB SSD. Darksiders far easier to run on older PCs.

Which game offers longer playtime?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while Darksiders averages only 3 hours. Clair Obscur provides over eight times the content for those seeking a lengthy RPG experience.

Which game is better reviewed?

Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings. Darksiders has a Metacritic score of 83/100 and a community rating of 3.8/5 from 1,214 ratings. Clair Obscur is better reviewed among users.