Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Doom 3

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Doom 3 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Doom 3 Bethesda Softworks, Aspyr, Activison, 1C Company, id Software, Bethesda
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 August 3, 2004
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive id Software, Raven Software, Panic Button, Nerve Software, Splash Damage, Vicarious Visions
Publisher Kepler Interactive Bethesda Softworks, Aspyr, Activison, 1C Company, id Software, Bethesda
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Shooter
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op
Perspective Third-person, 3D First-person
Average Playtime 26 hours 1 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store GOG, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, App Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 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: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (Does not support Windows Vista/7) Processor: Pentium®IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon® XP 1500+ processor or higher Memory: 384 MB RAM Graphics: 100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 64MB Hardware Accelerated video card and the lateset drivers DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0b (included) Hard Drive: 2.2GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows® swap file) Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and the latest drivers Multiplayer Requirements: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported, Internet play requires broadband connection and latest drivers, LAN play requires network interface card and latest drivers Supported Chipsets: ATI® RadeonTM 8500, ATI® RadeonTM 9000, ATI® RadeonTM 9200, ATI® RadeonTM 9500, ATI® RadeonTM 9600, ATI® RadeonTM 9700, ATI® RadeonTM 9800, all nVidia® GeForceTM 3/Ti series, all nVidia® GeForceTM 4MX series, all nVidia® GeForceTM 4/Ti series, all nVidia® GeForceTM FX series, nVidia® GeForceTM 6800*Important Note: Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipset listed here may not be compatible with the 3D accelerator features utilized by Doom 3. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX 9.0b compatibility. This product does not support Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/ME or NT.
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
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 3.9 / 5 (633 ratings)
Metacritic 87 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Doom 3: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Doom 3 hinges on what you value. Clair Obscur is a brand-new, story-driven RPG with a single-player campaign averaging 26 hours, a 4.5/5 community rating, and modern third-person 3D visuals. It requires a relatively powerful PC (minimum GTX 1060, SSD) and costs full price (around ₱2,000+). Doom 3 is an iconic first-person shooter from 2004 with a much shorter 1-hour campaign, but it also offers multiplayer and co-op modes. It has an 87 Metacritic and a 3.9/5 community rating. Crucially, it runs on very old hardware (Pentium 4, 384MB RAM, 64MB GPU) and is sold for a fraction of the price (often under ₱200 on sale). If you have a modern gaming PC and love immersive RPGs with high production values, go with Clair Obscur. If you are on a tight budget, have an older PC, or prefer classic fast-paced shooters with multiplayer, Doom 3 is the smarter buy. Doom 3 also supports multiple platforms including Mac and Linux, while Clair Obscur is limited to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

Doom 3 is significantly cheaper due to its 2004 release and frequent discounts, often available for under ₱200. Clair Obscur is a 2025 title and will be priced at full retail (likely ₱2,000+).

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur has an average playtime of 26 hours, while Doom 3's campaign averages only 1 hour, though multiplayer can extend playtime.

Which game can run on a low-end PC?

Doom 3 runs on very old hardware (Pentium 4, 384MB RAM, any 64MB DirectX 9 GPU). Clair Obscur requires a modern PC with at least a GTX 1060, 8GB RAM, and an SSD.

Which game has multiplayer?

Doom 3 supports single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes. Clair Obscur is strictly single-player with no multiplayer options.