Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Reverb Publishing
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 October 18, 2011
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Ratloop Asia Pte, Ratloop Asia
Publisher Kepler Interactive Reverb Publishing
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.rocketbirds.com/hardboiledchicken
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre RPG Adventure, Indie
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 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store 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 (with Service Pack 3), Windows Vista, Windows 7 Processor:Dual Core with 2.0 GHz Memory:1 GB RAM Graphics:256 MB RAM graphics card (GF 7600 GT / Radeon X1950) DirectX®:9.0oc Hard Drive:At least 501 MB of free space Additional:Official Microsoft XBox 360 Controllers are supported.
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. Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:512 MB graphics card (ATi HD 3870 / Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT)
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 3.1 / 5 (140 ratings)
Metacritic 74 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken boils down to budget, hardware, and taste. Clair Obscur is a high-fidelity RPG requiring a modern PC or console (PC min: i7-8700K, GTX 1060, 55GB SSD), offers 26 hours of single-player, and boasts a stellar community rating of 4.5/5. Rocketbirds is an older indie title with lower specs (dual-core 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 501MB HDD), lasts only 3 hours, includes single-player and local/online co-op, but has a lower 3.1/5 rating. If you have a powerful PC or a PS5/Xbox Series X and enjoy deep narratives, Clair Obscur is the clear winner despite its higher system demand. If you're on a tight budget or have an older PC, Rocketbirds is a cheap, quick, and fun co-op option. Note: Clair Obscur requires an SSD for both minimum and recommended specs, which adds to cost. Rocketbirds is available on PC, Mac, Linux, and PS3/Vita, making it more accessible. Ultimately, Clair Obscur offers modern quality and length, while Rocketbirds is a lightweight, affordable alternative.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken has much lower requirements: a dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, and a 256MB graphics card, with minimal storage of 501MB. Clair Obscur requires at least an i7-8700K, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060, and 55GB SSD.

Which game has better community ratings?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, while Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken has 3.1/5 from 140 ratings.

Which game offers multiplayer?

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, online co-op, local co-op, and split-screen. Clair Obscur is single-player only.

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 averages 26 hours of gameplay, while Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken averages only 3 hours.