Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Iconoclasts

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Iconoclasts Bifrost Entertainment, Bifrost Ent.
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 January 23, 2018
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Joakim Sandberg, Bifrost Entertainment
Publisher Kepler Interactive Bifrost Entertainment, Bifrost Ent.
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.bifrostent.com/iconoclasts
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D 2D
Average Playtime 26 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, GOG, Nintendo eShop
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 Processor: 1 Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Any system capable of software rendering Storage: 500 MB available space
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) 3.8 / 5 (382 ratings)
Metacritic 86 / 100

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

For a Filipino gamer deciding between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Iconoclasts, the choice hinges on depth, hardware needs, and playtime. Expedition 33 is a modern third‑person RPG that demands a relatively powerful PC (minimum i7‑8700K/RTX 3060 Ti‑class for high settings) and a solid‑state drive, and it runs on current consoles. It offers roughly 26 hours of story content, high‑resolution 1080p 60 FPS at high settings, and a strong community rating of 4.5/5. Iconoclasts, by contrast, is a lightweight 2D indie platformer that runs on almost any Windows PC (even Windows XP) with just 1 GB RAM and minimal storage, delivering about 4 hours of gameplay and a respectable Metacritic score of 86. If you have a mid‑range or high‑end PC/console and prefer a longer, immersive RPG experience, Expedition 33 is the better pick. If you own an older or low‑spec machine, want a quick, affordable indie title, or simply enjoy retro‑style platformers, Iconoclasts is the practical choice. Both are single‑player and available on major stores, so your decision should be based on hardware capability, desired playtime, and genre preference rather than price, which isn’t specified in the data.

Frequently asked questions

Which game requires a more powerful PC?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 needs at least an Intel i7‑8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X with a GTX 1060‑class GPU, while Iconoclasts runs on a 1 GHz CPU with 1 GB RAM and any graphics capable of software rendering.

How long does each game take to finish?

Expedition 33 averages about 26 hours of playtime, whereas Iconoclasts averages roughly 4 hours.

Are both games available on the same platforms?

Both are on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, but Iconoclasts also appears on Nintendo platforms, while Expedition 33 is not listed for Nintendo.

Which title has higher community approval?

Expedition 33 holds a community rating of 4.5 / 5 from 447 ratings, compared to Iconoclasts' 3.8 / 5 from 382 ratings.