One of the most anticipated RPGs in recent memory was released this past week, and I’m not referring to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. In case you didn’t know, a little indie developer named Sandfall Interactive released their first-ever game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

The old-school, turn-based RPG not only surprised gamers but also impressed a lot of critics. It’s now the best-reviewed game of 2025 so far. While publisher Kepler Interactive hasn’t shared sales figures, the game is off to a promising start.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s first weekend saw the game hit a concurrent player high of 98,000+ on Steam, according to Steam Charts! This means Expedition 33 has already beaten Metaphor ReFantazio’s Steam concurrent player count of 85,000 last year. Bear in mind, Metaphor ReFantazio was nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards, and is considered one of the best games released last year.

While 98K might not seem like much compared to some games, it’s worth noting that Expedition 33 is purely a single-player game, and is not even a AAA project. On the contrary, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was made by a team of 30 people and didn’t have the marketing push of most big-budget AAA releases.

Also, this 98K figure doesn’t factor in players on PS5 and Xbox Series X}S, which will surely bump this figure significantly.

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Released this Thursday, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already sold 500.000 units, and that’s with the shadow drop release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and the game being available on Game Pass.

If you’re still unsure about the game, read our spoiler-free review:: “From the incredibly impactful and deeply emotional narrative to the enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding combat, Expedition 33 delivers on all fronts. I wanted an old-school RPG that sticks true to its roots while taking advantage of modern game design.”

For more on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, check out our in-depth guides and walkthrough.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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

Cross-Platform Play

No

Cross Save

No

Number of Players

Single-player