Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Ruiner
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Ruiner — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | Ruiner Devolver Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | September 26, 2017 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Devolver Digital, Reikon Games |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Devolver Digital |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | http://www.ruinergame.com |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | Action, Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player | — |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | Isometric |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, Xbox Store, 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 7/8.1/10 x64 Processor: Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800) or equivalent / AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100) or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB) Storage: 22 GB 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. | OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64 Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) Storage: 22 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (595 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 78 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Ruiner: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ruiner boils down to hardware and time commitment. Clair Obscur is a brand-new, story-rich RPG with a 26-hour campaign, but demands a modern PC (GTX 1060, SSD, 55GB) or current-gen console. Ruiner is a shorter (4 hours), intense isometric shooter that runs on much older hardware (GTX 460, 22GB) and is available on more platforms including Nintendo Switch. If you have a capable PC or a PS5/Xbox Series X|S and want a deep, slow-burn RPG, go with Clair Obscur (community rating 4.5). If you prefer fast-paced action, have a budget or older PC, or want something you can finish in one sitting, Ruiner is the better value (Metacritic 78) despite its age. Neither game has a listed price in the data, so consider your budget and platform availability. Clair Obscur is not on Switch; Ruiner is.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has lower system requirements?
Ruiner has much lower requirements: it needs a GTX 460 and 4GB RAM, while Clair Obscur requires a GTX 1060 (or RX 5600 XT), 8GB RAM, and an SSD. Ruiner also uses only 22GB storage vs 55GB.
Which game is longer?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while Ruiner averages only 4 hours—making Clair Obscur over six times longer.
Which game has higher community ratings?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a community rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while Ruiner has 3.7 out of 5 from 595 ratings. Ruiner also has a Metacritic score of 78.
Which game is more recent?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24, 2025, while Ruiner was released on September 26, 2017—making Clair Obscur much newer.