Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Silent Age

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive The Silent Age Meridian4, House on Fire ApS
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 December 6, 2012
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive House On Fire
Publisher Kepler Interactive Meridian4, House on Fire ApS
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://thesilentage.com
Age Rating Teen
Gameplay
Genre RPG Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D Third-person, 2D
Average Playtime 26 hours 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store Epic Games Store, App Store, Steam, Google Play, GOG
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 Service Pack 3 Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Mouse
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 Service Pack 3 or newer Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel i3 or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2048 MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Additional Notes: Mouse
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 3.5 / 5 (211 ratings)
Metacritic 84 / 100

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

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Silent Age depends on your gaming platform, budget, and time commitment. Clair Obscur is a modern 2025 RPG with 26 hours of gameplay, requiring a powerful PC (GTX 1060/RX 5600 XT minimum) or current-gen console. It likely costs a full AAA price (around PHP 2,500–3,000). The Silent Age, from 2012, is a shorter 3-hour adventure/puzzle game available on Android and iOS, making it much cheaper or even free. It runs on nearly any device (2 GB RAM, 4 GB storage). If you have a high-end PC or console and enjoy deep role-playing games with high-quality graphics, choose Clair Obscur. If you prefer a casual, portable puzzle game on a budget or have an older phone/PC, go with The Silent Age. The Silent Age also has a higher Metacritic score (84 vs. none for Clair Obscur), but Clair Obscur has a higher community rating (4.5 vs. 3.5). Overall, the best value for money in the Philippines is The Silent Age for accessibility and low cost, while Clair Obscur is for dedicated RPG fans with the hardware to run it.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper for a Filipino buyer?

The data does not include exact prices, but The Silent Age is older and available on mobile (iOS, Android) and PC, making it likely cheaper or free-to-play. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new 2025 release and likely costs a full AAA price (around PHP 2,500–3,000 on console/PC).

Which game offers longer gameplay?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, while The Silent Age is much shorter at 3 hours. If you want a lengthy RPG experience, choose Clair Obscur; for a quick puzzle adventure, pick The Silent Age.

Can I run The Silent Age on a low-end PC?

Yes, The Silent Age has very low requirements: Windows XP, 2 GB RAM, 256 MB GPU, and 4 GB storage. It will run on almost any PC. In contrast, Clair Obscur requires a 64-bit Windows 10, 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 1060 class GPU with 55 GB SSD storage.

Which game is better for mobile gaming?

The Silent Age is available on iOS and Android, making it ideal for mobile play. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is not available on mobile; it only runs on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. If you prefer gaming on your phone, choose The Silent Age.