Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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

Specification Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive Yakuza: Like a Dragon SEGA
Overview
Release Date April 24, 2025 January 16, 2020
Availability Released Released
Developer Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive SEGA, Ryu ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher Kepler Interactive SEGA
Official Site https://www.expedition33.com http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/seven/
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Adventure, RPG
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective Third-person, 3D Third-person
Average Playtime 26 hours 17 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store GOG, Steam, Xbox Store, PlayStation 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. Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-8350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set
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 Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) 4.4 / 5 (373 ratings)
Metacritic 85 / 100

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs Yakuza: Like a Dragon: which should you buy?

Both titles are released and available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, but they target different play styles. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a pure RPG with an average playtime of 26 hours, third‑person 3D perspective, and a higher minimum hardware requirement (Intel Core i7‑8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060/5600 XT). It also demands an SSD and supports 1080p at 30FPS on low settings, with recommended specs pushing to 60FPS high settings. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an action‑adventure RPG with a shorter average playtime of 17 hours, also third‑person but less demanding: its minimum requires an Intel Core i5‑3470 or AMD FX‑8350, 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 660/HD 7870, while the recommended setup uses a GTX 1060 or RX 580. In terms of hardware, Expedition 33 needs a more recent GPU and CPU to run smoothly at higher settings. Price data is not provided, so cost cannot be compared. For Filipino gamers who enjoy longer story‑driven RPGs and have a mid‑range to high‑end PC or console that can handle the higher specs, Expedition 33 is the better choice. For those who prefer a shorter, action‑heavy RPG that runs well on older or budget hardware, Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the more practical option.

Frequently asked questions

Which game requires a newer GPU?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s minimum and recommended specs list newer GPUs (GTX 1060/5600 XT and RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6800 XT) compared to Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s GTX 660/HD 7870 and GTX 1060/RX 580.

Which game is shorter in playtime?

Yakuza: Like a Dragon averages 17 hours of gameplay, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 averages 26 hours.

Do both games need an SSD?

Yes, both titles list an SSD as required for installation.

Which game is more demanding on CPU?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 recommends an Intel Core i7‑12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, whereas Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s recommended CPU is an Intel Core i7‑6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400.