Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs System Shock

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive System Shock Nightdive Studios, Night Dive Studios
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 May 30, 2023
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Nightdive Studios, Night Dive Studios
Publisher Kepler Interactive Nightdive Studios, Night Dive Studios
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.systemshock.com
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Shooter, Adventure
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D First-person
Average Playtime 26 hours 2 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Linux
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store Steam, GOG, Epic Games 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. OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 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 (64-bit only) Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 3.9 / 5 (126 ratings)
Metacritic 78 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs System Shock: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice hinges on hardware and genre preference. **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** is a brand-new, story-rich RPG with a stellar community rating of 4.5/5 and an average playtime of 26 hours. However, it demands a powerful PC (min: GTX 1060 6GB, 55GB SSD) and costs more likely. **System Shock** (2023) is a classic shooter remake with a lower rating of 3.9/5, a very short 2-hour campaign (data suggests), and runs on much older hardware (min: GTX 670 2GB). If you have a modern gaming rig and love deep single-player RPGs, Clair Obscur is the better investment. If you're on a budget PC or prefer fast-paced action/shooter gameplay, System Shock is a more practical choice. Note: prices are not provided in the data, but availability is similar across platforms. For daily commuting (portable gaming), neither is designed for that; both are home console/PC games. Overall, Clair Obscur offers more content and higher acclaim, while System Shock is easier on your wallet and hardware.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has better ratings?

Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, while System Shock has 3.9/5 from 126 ratings and a Metacritic score of 78/100. Clair Obscur is rated higher.

Which game is less demanding on PC?

System Shock is far less demanding, requiring only a GTX 670 2GB and 2GB storage. Clair Obscur needs at least a GTX 1060 6GB and 55GB SSD. System Shock runs on older hardware.

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur has an average playtime of 26 hours, making it much longer than System Shock's 2 hours (data as provided). Choose Clair Obscur for a lengthy experience.

Which game is more recent?

Clair Obscur was released on April 24, 2025, while System Shock came out on May 30, 2023. Clair Obscur is the newer title.