Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Transistor

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Transistor Supergiant Games
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 May 20, 2014
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive Supergiant Games
Publisher Kepler Interactive Supergiant Games
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com https://www.supergiantgames.com/games/transistor/
Age Rating Teen
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, RPG, Indie
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D Isometric, 2D
Average Playtime 26 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, iOS, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store App Store, itch.io, PlayStation Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, GOG, 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 7 32-bit Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT Storage: 3 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.
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 4.2 / 5 (1,472 ratings)
Metacritic 83 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Transistor: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Transistor hinges on hardware capability and time investment. Clair Obscur is a demanding modern RPG requiring at least a GTX 1060, 8GB RAM, and 55GB SSD space, targeting 1080p 30fps at low settings; a recommended RTX 3060 Ti and 16GB RAM deliver 1080p 60fps. It offers a cinematic third-person 3D experience with a substantial 26-hour playtime. In contrast, Transistor is a lightweight indie action RPG that runs on almost any PC (dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 1GB VRAM) and is also available on iOS and Nintendo Switch, with an average playtime of just 4 hours. Both have strong community ratings (4.5/5 from 447 ratings for Clair Obscur; 4.2/5 from 1,472 ratings for Transistor), but Transistor also holds a Metacritic score of 83. For Filipino gamers with a modern gaming PC or current-gen console, Clair Obscur provides a visually rich, longer adventure. Those with older hardware or limited budgets should choose Transistor, which delivers high-quality storytelling and action without requiring expensive upgrades. Note: prices are not provided, so cost comparisons cannot be made.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has lower system requirements?

Transistor has significantly lower requirements: any dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, and integrated graphics suffice. Clair Obscur needs at least an i7-8700K/Ryzen 5 1600X, 8GB RAM, and a GTX 1060 6GB.

Which game has longer playtime?

Clair Obscur averages 26 hours of gameplay, while Transistor averages only 4 hours.

Which game is better rated?

Clair Obscur has a community rating of 4.5/5 (447 ratings) and Transistor has 4.2/5 (1,472 ratings). Transistor also has a Metacritic score of 83/100.

Which game is newer?

Clair Obscur releases on April 24, 2025, whereas Transistor was released on May 20, 2014.