Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs God of War (2018)

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs God of War (2018) — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive God of War (2018) Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation PC
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 April 20, 2018
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Santa Monica Studio
Publisher Kepler Interactive Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation PC
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com https://godofwar.playstation.com/
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D Third-person, 3D
Average Playtime 26 hours 15 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Epic Games 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. Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 70 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
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. Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 70 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 4.5 / 5 (5,165 ratings)
Metacritic 94 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs God of War (2018): which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, God of War (2018) is the clear choice if you want a critically acclaimed action game with a mature story and lower hardware demands. It runs on older PCs (i5-2500k, GTX 960) and is available on GOG, Steam, Epic, and PlayStation Store. Its Metacritic score of 94 and 5,165 community ratings (4.5/5) prove its quality. Playtime is 15 hours, shorter than Clair Obscur's 26 hours. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a newer RPG with higher requirements (i7-8700K, GTX 1060 6GB, SSD required) and costs more at launch. It's only on Epic, Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores. Both are single-player, third-person, 3D games. God of War is cheaper (often on sale) and more accessible for budget-conscious gamers. Choose Clair Obscur if you prefer turn-based RPGs, want a fresh IP, and have a powerful PC or current-gen console. Otherwise, God of War offers proven excellence at a lower price point.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper for Filipino buyers?

God of War (2018) is generally cheaper because it's an older title often on sale, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new release at full price. Exact prices are not provided, but older games typically cost less.

Which game has lower PC requirements?

God of War (2018) has lower minimum requirements: Intel i5-2500k, GTX 960, 8GB RAM, and 70GB storage. Clair Obscur requires an i7-8700K, GTX 1060 6GB, 8GB RAM, and 55GB SSD, making it more demanding.

Which game has higher critical acclaim?

God of War (2018) has a Metacritic score of 94/100 and a community rating of 4.5/5 from 5,165 ratings. Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings but no Metacritic score provided.

Which game is longer to complete?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while God of War (2018) averages 15 hours. Clair Obscur offers more gameplay time.