Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Sinking City
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Sinking City — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | The Sinking City Bigben Interactive, Frogwares |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | June 24, 2019 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Frogwares |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Bigben Interactive, Frogwares |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | http://frogwares.com/games/ |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 2 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store, 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Win7/Win8/Win10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-4350 @3,6 GHz/AMD Phenom X6 @ 3 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 760 GTX, 2048 Mb/ATI R9 380X, 2048 Mb DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 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 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz, Ryzen 5 - 1400 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) / AMD Radeon R9 290 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 40 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 3.4 / 5 (253 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 69 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs The Sinking City: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, choose Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 if you want a modern, highly-rated single-player RPG with deep storytelling and turn-based combat. It boasts a stellar community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, offers around 26 hours of playtime, and runs on PC, PS, and Xbox. However, it demands a powerful PC (min. GTX 1060, 8GB RAM, 55GB SSD) and is priced as a new release (2025). The Sinking City is a cheaper, older alternative for those on a tight budget or with a low-end PC (min. GTX 760, 6GB RAM, 35GB HDD). It’s an action-adventure with a Lovecraftian mystery, but has a mediocre 69 Metacritic score and a community rating of 3.4/5. Playtime is only 2 hours average, which may feel short. It’s available on all major platforms including Nintendo Switch. If you value premium quality and have the hardware, choose Clair Obscur. If you’re constrained by budget or PC specs, The Sinking City is a passable but flawed experience. No price data is provided, so consider store-specific pricing before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has a higher community rating?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, while The Sinking City has 3.4/5 from 253 ratings.
Which game is more demanding on PC hardware?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 requires higher specs: minimum Intel Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 1600X, 8GB RAM, and GTX 1060 6GB. The Sinking City's minimum is Intel Core i3-4350, 6GB RAM, and GTX 760 2GB.
Which game has longer playtime?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers about 26 hours of average playtime, whereas The Sinking City has only 2 hours.
Which game is better for RPG fans?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an RPG with deep storytelling, while The Sinking City is an action-adventure with puzzle elements. Choose Clair Obscur for a traditional RPG experience.