Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Neon Abyss

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Neon Abyss Team17 Digital, VEEWO GAMES
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 July 13, 2020
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Veewo Games, Veewo
Publisher Kepler Interactive Team17 Digital, VEEWO GAMES
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com https://www.veewo.com/neonabyss
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Shooter, Indie, Platformer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D
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 Epic Games Store, itch.io, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, GOG, Steam
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 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) Memory: 2 GB RAM MB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1024 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) 3.4 / 5 (142 ratings)
Metacritic 78 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Neon Abyss: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice hinges on hardware and gaming preferences. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a visually demanding turn-based RPG requiring a modern PC with an SSD and a graphics card like GTX 1060 or higher; it offers a deep 26-hour campaign and has a stellar community rating of 4.5/5. However, it is a new release, likely priced at full AAA cost, and is not available on Nintendo Switch. In contrast, Neon Abyss is a budget-friendly indie roguelike shooter with minimal requirements (runs on Intel Core 2 Duo and 2GB RAM), a shorter 4-hour playtime, and a Metacritic score of 78. It is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, making it more accessible for casual or portable gaming. If you have a high-end PC or console and enjoy story-rich RPGs, Clair Obscur is the superior choice. If you have an older PC, prefer quick sessions, or want a game on Switch, Neon Abyss is the practical pick. Both are single-player only, but Clair Obscur demands a significant investment in hardware, while Neon Abyss is nearly universally playable.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Neon Abyss has much lower requirements, needing only a dual-core CPU and 2GB RAM, while Clair Obscur requires a modern CPU, 8GB RAM, and a GTX 1060 with SSD.

Which game is longer to complete?

Clair Obscur has an average playtime of 26 hours, whereas Neon Abyss averages around 4 hours, making Clair Obscur significantly longer.

Which game is available on Nintendo Switch?

Neon Abyss is available on Nintendo Switch, while Clair Obscur is not, making Neon Abyss a better option for portable gaming in the Philippines.

Which game has a higher community rating?

Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 447 ratings, compared to Neon Abyss's 3.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings.