Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Electronic Arts
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 November 16, 2001
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Eurocom, KnowWonder, Griptonite, Argonaut, Warthog
Publisher Kepler Interactive Electronic Arts
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com https://www.ea.com/games/harry-potter/harry-potter-sorcerers-stone
Age Rating Everyone
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Arcade, Platformer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D
Average Playtime 26 hours 21 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo
Available On Epic Games 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. CPU: Pentium 2 or Athlon equivalent CPU SPEED: 266 MHz RAM: 32 MB OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP VIDEO CARD: 4MB Direct X compatible video card TOTAL VIDEO RAM: 4 MB 3D: Yes DIRECTX VERSION: 8.0 (Included) SOUND CARD: Yes FREE DISK SPACE: 500 MB CD-ROM: 8x CD/DVD-ROM. This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may conflict with some DVD-ROM, DVD-RW and virtual drives.
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) 4.0 / 5 (485 ratings)
Metacritic 60 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between these two games depends entirely on your gaming preferences and hardware. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern, story-driven RPG with stunning 3D graphics, requiring a powerful PC (e.g., GTX 1060, 8GB RAM, 55GB SSD) and costing around ₱1,500–₱2,500 on Steam. It offers a rich single-player experience with an average playtime of 26 hours and a high community rating of 4.5/5. In contrast, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a nostalgic action-platformer from 2001, with very low system requirements (Pentium II, 32MB RAM, 500MB HDD) and a budget price of around ₱200–₱500 on digital stores. Its Metacritic score is 60, and community rating is 4.0/5. If you have a modern gaming rig and enjoy immersive RPGs, go with Clair Obscur. If you want a cheap, nostalgic game that runs on almost any old PC or laptop, Harry Potter is the practical choice. The older game also runs on consoles like PS1 and Nintendo, but availability may be limited in the Philippines.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone requires only a Pentium II CPU, 32MB RAM, and 500MB disk space, while Clair Obscur needs at least an Intel Core i7-8700K, 8GB RAM, and 55GB SSD. Harry Potter is far easier to run on old or low-end PCs.

Which game is more expensive in the Philippines?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new release priced around ₱1,500–₱2,500 on Steam, while Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is an older game available for about ₱200–₱500. Harry Potter is significantly cheaper.

Which game has better reviews?

Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, while Harry Potter has a Metacritic score of 60/100 and a community rating of 4.0/5 from 485 ratings. Clair Obscur is more critically acclaimed.

Which game is better for a nostalgic Harry Potter fan?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the only Harry Potter game here, offering a nostalgic platformer experience from 2001. It's ideal for fans who want to relive the first movie's story on older hardware.