Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands out as one of the best RPG titles in recent memory.
93
Verdict
96%
Steam
87
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 256K reviews)
Active community with 13,595 concurrent players
Critically acclaimed (87/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
No significant drawbacks reported
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a 2025 role-playing video game developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Set in a dark fantasy Belle Époque setting, the game follows the members of Expedition 33 as they set out to destroy the Paintress, a being causing the yearly Gommage, where those at or above an ever-decreasing age are erased from existence. In the game, the player controls a party of characters from a third-person perspective, exploring areas and engaging in combat. Its turn-based mechanics feature real-time aspects such as quick time events and timed actions in combat.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 13h ago
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This is genuinely one of the best game I have ever played in my life, It was recommended by a good friend of mine, I was clueless at the time - just kinda brushed it off, maybe look into it later. Then I saw and was curious what it’s all about. Man! Best purchase I’ve ever made. (get this game now if there’s a discount!) The gameplay is just amazing and I got hooked into it pretty quick since I love games where you can parry. I was addicted to it from start to finish - coming home from work just to play this gem for hours. The characters and story of this game are well-written, the game art direction is so beautiful - there were instances where I’m just walking/running around and I can’t stop myself to take a photo screenshot of the settings of this game and its characters. Also, The original soundtrack of this game is elite and I fell in love with its music immediately...A blessing to my ears to hear such bangers. I won’t spoil the story - you just have to experience the journey and you will know exactly what I’m talking about.
i finally managed to finish this game, despite struggling with map designs that were hard on my eyes. some of the maps made me feel nauseous and dizzy, but because the story was so good, i pushed myself to keep playing until the end. and it was worth it! im at a loss for words, really—this game excels in every aspect, from the story and character bonds to the gameplay and even the soundtrack. it also really tugged at my heartstrings and made me feel genuinely sad along with the story :')
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