Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Pathologic 2

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Pathologic 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Pathologic 2 tinyBuild, Ice-Pick Lodge
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 May 22, 2019
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Ice-Pick Lodge
Publisher Kepler Interactive tinyBuild, Ice-Pick Lodge
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com https://www.pathologic-game.com/
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre RPG Adventure, RPG, Indie
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D First-person
Average Playtime 26 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, GOG
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, 64-bit
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) 4.1 / 5 (315 ratings)
Metacritic 69 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Pathologic 2: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers deciding between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pathologic 2, the choice hinges on hardware, playtime, and genre preference. Clair Obscur (PhP price not disclosed) is a freshly released, highly rated RPG (4.5/5 from 447 ratings) with a substantial 26-hour campaign, third-person 3D perspective, and demanding PC specs (requires SSD, GTX 1060/RX 5600 XT minimum for 1080p 30FPS). It's ideal if you have a modern gaming PC or console and want a polished, story-driven experience. Pathologic 2 (also no price provided) is a older, shorter indie title (4 hours, first-person, rated 4.1/5 and Metacritic 69). Its minimum requirements are much lower (Windows 7 64-bit), making it playable on older hardware. It's better suited for those with limited PC specs or who prefer a brief, atmospheric survival adventure. Both are available on PC, PS, and Xbox. Without price data, we recommend Clair Obscur for longer, richer gameplay if your rig can handle it; otherwise Pathologic 2 is a viable budget-friendly alternative (assuming lower cost, though unconfirmed) and runs on practically any PC. Check local store prices before buying.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while Pathologic 2 averages around 4 hours.

Which game is more demanding on PC hardware?

Clair Obscur requires an SSD, at least a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 5600 XT, and 55GB storage for minimum settings. Pathologic 2 only requires Windows 7 64-bit, making it far less demanding.

Which has a higher community rating?

Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, compared to Pathologic 2's 4.1/5 from 315 ratings.

Which game is newer?

Clair Obscur was released on April 24, 2025, whereas Pathologic 2 was released on May 22, 2019.