Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Planetary Annihilation
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Planetary Annihilation — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | Planetary Annihilation Uber Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | September 5, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Uber Entertainment |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Uber Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | http://www.planetaryannihilation.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 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 Vista SP2 64-bit Processor:32 or 64-bit Dual Core or better Memory:4 GB RAM Memory:Integrated graphics with shared memory requires 6GB Graphics:Shader 3.0 / OpenGL 3.2 + Resolution:1280x720 DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Additional:Windows XP is NOT supported. The game will not run in XP. Offline Mode:To automatically use a local server, we require 8GB of RAM and 4 logical CPUs. Local server requires 64-bit. There is no 32-bit server. |
| 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 64-bitProcessor:Quad Core Memory:8 GB RAM Graphics:Dedicated Graphics Chip (Not Integrated) / OpenGL 3.2+ DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Offline Mode:To automatically use a local server, we require 8GB of RAM and 4 logical CPUs. Local server requires 64-bit. There is no 32-bit server. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 2.9 / 5 (176 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 62 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Planetary Annihilation: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Planetary Annihilation boils down to genre preference and PC performance. Clair Obscur is a modern, story-rich RPG with high community ratings (4.5/5) offering around 26 hours of single-player gameplay. However, it demands modern hardware (SSD, RTX 3060 Ti for 1080p/60fps) and costs are not listed but likely higher as a 2025 title. Planetary Annihilation is a cheaper, older strategy game playable on low-end PCs (4GB RAM, integrated graphics) with 7 hours of playtime and multiplayer/co-op modes. Its Metacritic score of 62 and community rating of 2.9/5 indicate mixed reception. If you have a capable gaming PC and enjoy cinematic RPGs, pick Clair Obscur. For budget builders or strategy fans with older hardware, Planetary Annihilation offers more accessibility and replayability via multiplayer. Filipino buyers should also consider the lack of regional pricing info; Planetary Annihilation is often discounted on Steam, while Clair Obscur will likely launch at premium price.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper for Filipino buyers?
Pricing data is not provided, but Planetary Annihilation (2014) is an older title frequently discounted on Steam, likely cheaper than the newly released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025). Check current Steam sale prices for accurate comparison.
Which game runs on a low-end PC?
Planetary Annihilation has lower requirements (4GB RAM, integrated graphics) and is playable on older systems. Clair Obscur requires at least 8GB RAM, a GTX 1060 (6GB), and an SSD for 1080p/30fps, making it unsuitable for low-end PCs.
Which game has better community reviews?
Clair Obscur has a very high community rating of 4.5/5 (447 ratings), while Planetary Annihilation has a low 2.9/5 (176 ratings). This suggests Clair Obscur is much more positively received.
Can I play multiplayer with friends?
Only Planetary Annihilation supports multiplayer and co-op modes. Clair Obscur is strictly single-player, so choose Planetary Annihilation if you want to play with others.