Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Howler

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive The Howler Antanas Marcelionis
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 April 22, 2013
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Antanas Marcelionis, Renė Petrulienė
Publisher Kepler Interactive Antanas Marcelionis
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.howler.com/
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Racing, Casual, Indie
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D 2D
Average Playtime 26 hours 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, 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. OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Memory: 2 MB RAM Storage: 50 MB 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 XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Memory: 4 MB RAM Storage: 50 MB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 2.3 / 5 (82 ratings)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Howler: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Howler depends entirely on your gaming preferences and hardware. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern, high-budget RPG with a 4.5/5 community rating, offering a deep single-player experience with an average playtime of 26 hours. It requires a powerful PC (e.g., GTX 1060, 8GB RAM, 55GB SSD) and is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. In contrast, The Howler is a very old, low-budget indie game with a 2.3/5 rating, a mere 3-hour playtime, and extremely low requirements (Pentium III, 2MB RAM, 50MB storage). It runs on PC, iOS, Android, and Mac. If you have a modern gaming PC or console and want a polished, lengthy RPG, choose Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. If you have an old PC or want a quick, casual game on mobile, The Howler is the only option. However, given its poor rating and age, it's hard to recommend unless you're a collector or have no other choice. For most Filipino gamers with decent hardware, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the clear winner.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

The data does not include prices for either game. Check the respective stores (Steam, Epic, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store) for current pricing.

Which game has better graphics and performance?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern 3D RPG with high system requirements (GTX 1060, 8GB RAM) and supports 1080p 60FPS on recommended specs. The Howler is a 2D game from 2013 with very low requirements (Pentium III, 2MB RAM) and likely simple graphics.

Which game is longer and has more content?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while The Howler averages only 3 hours. Clair Obscur offers a much more substantial experience.

Can I play these games on a low-end PC or mobile?

The Howler can run on very old PCs (Pentium III, 2MB RAM) and is also available on iOS and Android. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 requires a modern PC with at least a GTX 1060 and 8GB RAM, and is not available on mobile.