Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Long Dark

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive The Long Dark Hinterland Studio
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 September 22, 2014
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Hinterland Studio
Publisher Kepler Interactive Hinterland Studio
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://www.hinterlandgames.com
Age Rating Teen
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Adventure, Simulation, Indie
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third-person, 3D First-person
Average Playtime 26 hours 5 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, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, 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 XP Processor: Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better Storage: 7 GB available space Sound Card: Any on-board chip will work.
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 Processor: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better Storage: 7 GB available space Sound Card: Ideally, something with Surround capabilities.
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 3.9 / 5 (881 ratings)
Metacritic 76 / 100

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

For Filipino gamers looking for a deep, story‑driven experience with long playtime and high system demands, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the better choice. It offers a 26‑hour RPG adventure in third‑person 3D, requiring modern hardware: an Intel Core i7‑8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X with 8 GB RAM and a GTX 1060‑6 GB (or equivalent) GPU for minimum 1080p at 30FPS, and a higher‑end RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6800 XT for 60FPS. The game is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox via major digital stores, but it demands a solid SSD and Windows 10/11. In contrast, The Long Dark is an indie survival title with a 5‑hour average playtime, first‑person perspective, and lower hardware requirements: a dual‑core Intel i5 at 2 GHz with 4 GB RAM and an Intel 4xxx GPU for minimum play. It supports a broader platform range, including Nintendo and Linux, but its gameplay is shorter and less graphically intensive. If you have a capable PC or console and want an immersive, long‑running RPG, go with Expedition 33. If you prefer a lightweight survival game that runs on older hardware and offers cross‑platform flexibility, The Long Dark is the better fit. Price information isn’t provided in the data, so compare local store listings for current costs.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

The data does not include price information for either title, so you need to check local retailers or digital storefronts for current pricing.

Which game requires more powerful hardware?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has higher minimum and recommended specs, needing a recent CPU (i7‑8700K or Ryzen 5 1600X) and a GTX 1060‑6 GB GPU, whereas The Long Dark only requires an older dual‑core i5 and Intel 4xxx GPU.

Which game offers more platforms?

The Long Dark is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, and Nintendo, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox only.

Which game has longer gameplay?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 averages 26 hours of playtime, significantly longer than The Long Dark’s average of 5 hours.