The Best War Games logo

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an RPG that blends real-time and turn-based elements. Inspired by Belle Époque France, the story follows Expedition 33 as they try to stop the Paintress, an entity that paints a number that causes everyone who is that age to die.

+ See More

Page 9

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tag Page Cover Art
Turn-Based RPG
JRPG
Fantasy
Released
April 24, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Sandfall Interactive
Publisher(s)
Kepler Interactive
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Number of Players
Single-player

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.” And tomorrow we depart on our final mission - Destroy the Paintress, so she can never paint death again.

We are Expedition 33.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever. Explore a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France in which you battle devastating enemies.

Clair Obscur team visits Kojima Productions sparking excitement for a possible crossover with Death Stranding 2
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Devs Visit to Kojima Productions Leaves Fans Hoping For a Crossover
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 development team visits Kojima Productions, sparking fan hopes for a crossover with Death Stranding 2.

By 
Doom’s John Romero talks Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discusses how indie games could challenge or surpass AAA studios
Doom’s John Romero Talks Clair Obscur and the Fall of AAA Gaming
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Doom co-creator John Romero comments on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success and shares his opinion on the fall of AAA gaming.

By 
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Charlie Cox says he wants to play the game but needs to get a console first
'I Need to Get a Console First' Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Actor Charlie Cox Finally Wants to Play the Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Charlie Cox finally wants to play the game, though he reveals, “I need to get a console first.”

By 
Video Game Franchises That Would Make Excellent Tabletop RPGs Clair Obscur
7 Linear RPGs That Should Have Been Open-World Games
RPG

These fantastic linear RPGs could have benefitted from an open-world structure, providing greater exploration and immersion.

10
By 
PS Plus Extra Premium Game July 2025 Great Sign
1 PS Plus Extra and Premium Game for July 2025 May Be a Great Sign of Things to Come
PlayStation Plus

One title that was added to PS Plus' top two tiers could be a good indication of how the service might be approaching its catalog in the future.

By 
6:02
gamers-said-best-of-2025-so-far Site Thumbnail
Best Games of 2025 So Far? (GR Community Choice) - Gamers Said
Video Games

Plenty of amazing games have released in 2025, and we asked you the difficult question of which of the strong lineup are in your top 3!

By 
fanatical-mystery-box-1-dollar-bundle-games
Gamers Have a Chance to Get Some of 2025's Best Games for $1
Steam

Gamers are currently in with a chance of getting some of 2025's biggest and best-selling games for just $1.

1
By 
ff17 clair obscur turn based
Final Fantasy 17 Addresses Clair Obscur Turn-Based Rumors
Final Fantasy

A Final Fantasy executive clears the air about rumors that the franchise's next mainline entry would return to its turn-based roots.

By 
Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann praises Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Receives High Praise from Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 receives high praise from Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann, who joins a growing list of people celebrating the RPG.

By 
7 8 9 10 11