Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut inXile Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | August 27, 2019 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | InXile Entertainment |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | inXile Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | http://www.BardsTale.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | 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, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7970 Storage: 55 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD 290 equivalent or greater Storage: 55 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 3.1 / 5 (49 ratings) |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the superior choice if you have a modern PC (GTX 1060 / RX 5600 XT or better) or a current-gen console (PS5/Xbox Series). It boasts a stellar 4.5/5 community rating, a substantial 26-hour campaign, and is a brand-new 2025 release. In contrast, The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut offers only a 3-hour playtime with a mediocre 3.1/5 rating, making it less compelling unless you have strict hardware limitations (it runs on older GPUs like GTX 760) or want a very short RPG. Both games require 55GB storage, but Clair Obscur also demands an SSD. No price data is available, but Bard’s Tale IV is older and likely cheaper. If you can meet the recommended specs (RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6800 XT for 60fps), Clair Obscur provides a far richer experience. For budget-conscious or low-spec PC owners, Bard’s Tale IV may be a safer bet, but overall Clair Obscur is the clear recommendation for its quality and value.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper?
The data provided does not include prices for either game.
Which game has better system requirements for older PCs?
The Bard’s Tale IV has lower minimum requirements (Intel i5 2500K, GTX 760) and does not require an SSD, making it more suitable for older PCs.
Which game has the higher community rating?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a much higher rating of 4.5/5 compared to The Bard’s Tale IV’s 3.1/5.
Which game offers longer gameplay?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers an average playtime of 26 hours, while The Bard’s Tale IV offers only 3 hours.