Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Double Eleven
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 July 30, 2013
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Double Eleven
Publisher Kepler Interactive Double Eleven
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.pixeljunkmonsters.com
Gameplay
Genre RPG Strategy
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen
Perspective Third-person, 3D 2D
Average Playtime 26 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store GOG, PlayStation Store, 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 XP (Service Pack 2) Processor: 1.5Gz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3 Compliant Graphics Device DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 600 MB available space Sound Card: XAudio 2-Compatible Sound Card
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. OS: Windows 7 Processor: 2.2Gz Dual Core Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3 Dedicated Graphics Device DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 600 MB available space Sound Card: XAudio 2-Compatible Sound Card
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 2.8 / 5 (36 ratings)
Metacritic 72 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate depends heavily on your gaming preferences and PC hardware. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern, single-player RPG with a high community rating of 4.5/5 and an average playtime of 26 hours. It offers a rich, story-driven experience but demands a recent PC (SSD required, minimum i7-8700K, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060). If you have a powerful rig and enjoy immersive RPGs, this is the clear pick. PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate, on the other hand, is an older strategy game with lower ratings (72 Metacritic, 2.8/5 community). It runs on very modest hardware (XP, 2GB RAM) and includes multiplayer/co-op modes. Its short 4-hour playtime makes it a casual, budget-friendly option for old PCs or local co-op sessions. Without price data, we assume PixelJunk is cheaper given its age. For Filipino gamers on a tight budget or with older hardware, PixelJunk is the practical choice. For those willing to invest in a modern PC for a highly rated RPG, Clair Obscur is the superior game.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has better community ratings?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a much higher community rating of 4.5/5 (447 ratings) compared to PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate's 2.8/5 (36 ratings). Additionally, PixelJunk has a Metacritic score of 72/100.

Which game is less demanding on PC?

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate is far less demanding, requiring only Windows XP, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 600MB storage. Clair Obscur needs Windows 10, an i7-8700K, 8GB RAM, a GTX 1060 6GB, and 55GB SSD storage.

Which game offers multiplayer?

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, online co-op, local co-op, and split-screen. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is strictly single-player only.

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate averages only 4 hours.