Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Shadows: Awakening
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Shadows: Awakening — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | Shadows: Awakening Kalypso Media |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | August 31, 2018 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Kalypso Media, Games Farm |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Kalypso Media |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | — |
| Age Rating | — | Teen |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store |
| 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. | 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i7 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or better DirectX: Version 11 Mouse, Keyboard |
| 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) | 3.2 / 5 (75 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 73 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Shadows: Awakening: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Shadows: Awakening hinges on system capabilities, playtime preference, and desire for a modern versus older title. Clair Obscur (released April 2025) is a highly-rated RPG (4.5/5 from 447 ratings) with a substantial 26-hour single-player campaign, requiring a moderately powerful PC (minimum GTX 1060, SSD, 55GB space) and available on Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox. It offers a deep, third-person 3D experience. Shadows: Awakening (2018) is an Action RPG with a short 3-hour playtime, lower system requirements (GTX 970, no SSD needed), and a lower rating (3.2/5 on community, 73 Metacritic). It is available on Steam, GOG, PlayStation, and Xbox. No pricing data is provided, but Shadows is an older title that may be cheaper. Choose Clair Obscur if you have a capable gaming PC or console and seek a rich, lengthy RPG. Opt for Shadows: Awakening if you have an older PC or want a quick, action-oriented RPG experience.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is newer?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24, 2025, while Shadows: Awakening was released on August 31, 2018. Clair Obscur is significantly newer.
Which game has better ratings?
Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while Shadows: Awakening has a community rating of 3.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings and a Metacritic score of 73. Clair Obscur is far better rated.
Which game has longer playtime?
Clair Obscur has an average playtime of 26 hours, compared to Shadows: Awakening's 3 hours. Clair Obscur offers a much longer experience.
Which game has lower system requirements?
Shadows: Awakening requires an Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, and GTX 970, with no SSD requirement. Clair Obscur requires at least an i7-8700K/Ryzen 5 1600X, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB/RX 5600 XT, and an SSD. Shadows is easier to run on older PCs.