Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Late Shift
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Late Shift — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | Late Shift Wales Interactive, {CRYTIME} |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | April 17, 2017 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Wales Interactive, {CRYTIME}, CtrlMovie |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Wales Interactive, {CRYTIME} |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | http://www.walesinteractive.com/late-shift |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | Action, Adventure, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, GOG, Nintendo eShop, 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8GB, RTX 3050 laptop DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Low 720p @ 30 FPS, DX11, Ray Tracing OFF |
| 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 Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS, DX12, Ray Tracing OFF |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 3.6 / 5 (312 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 80 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Late Shift: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Late Shift hinges on how much time and hardware you have. Clair Obscur is a modern RPG with 26 hours of gameplay, a high community rating of 4.5/5, and demands a powerful PC with an SSD and 55GB storage—ideal if you have a recent rig and love deep, third-person storytelling. Late Shift is a short (3 hours), first-person FMV action-adventure with a solid 80 Metacritic score and much lower system requirements (25GB, GTX 1660 level). It also runs on Nintendo Switch and Mac, offering greater platform flexibility. No pricing data is available, but Late Shift is older and likely cheaper if you wait for sales. If you have a capable PC and prefer an epic journey, choose Clair Obscur. If you have limited time, an older system, or want to play portably, Late Shift is the better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has longer playtime?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 averages 26 hours, while Late Shift averages only 3 hours.
Which game has lower PC requirements?
Late Shift requires a GTX 1660 or RX Vega 56 with 25GB storage, whereas Clair Obscur needs a GTX 1060 with 55GB and an SSD, making Late Shift more accessible for older PCs.
Which game is better rated by the community?
Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 (447 ratings), higher than Late Shift's 3.6/5 (312 ratings).
Which game is available on more platforms?
Late Shift is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, and Nintendo Switch, while Clair Obscur is only on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox (no Mac or Switch).