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We filtered the 39 games similar to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 down to the 26 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Metaphor: ReFantazio and Scarlet Nexus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Metaphor: ReFantazio and Scarlet Nexus follow close behind.

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The best games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on PlayStation

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Closest overall match
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkThird Person
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings fighting mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Combat87Tone75Visuals66
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Metaphor: ReFantazio

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Closest on visuals
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person3D
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone75Combat70Setting39
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Scarlet Nexus

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Scarlet Nexus
Closest on progression
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals66Tone47Combat41
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person3D
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings an anime aesthetic and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Combat84Progression83Visuals69Setting54
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Combat85Tone70Progression65Visuals47
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Final Fantasy XIII

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Final Fantasy XIII
Closest on combat
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Shelved next to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for good reason: strong narrative focus, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting56Tone48Visuals48
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Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

It comes from the same genre as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals47Tone40Setting37
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Final Fantasy

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NGL93
Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

It comes from the same genre as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat89Tone50Setting50
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Agarest: Generations of War

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Agarest: Generations of War
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and skill tree progression. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and an isometric view.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat88Progression72Tone54Visuals47
10

Octopath Traveler II

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NGL91
Octopath Traveler II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExploration
Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Combat87Progression64Setting49Tone37
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I Am Setsuna

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I Am Setsuna
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasy
Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

The genre is the same as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings an anime aesthetic and an isometric view.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat87Tone52Setting47Visuals0
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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NGL86
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat68Visuals66Progression65Tone48
13

Final Fantasy XIII-2

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Final Fantasy XIII-2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: a sci-fi setting.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals68Tone52Setting41
14

FINAL FANTASY VIII

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FINAL FANTASY VIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

Same family as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression65Tone52Setting48Visuals47
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FINAL FANTASY IX

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FINAL FANTASY IX
Closest on setting
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration
Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings open world exploration.

It predates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat65Setting64Progression58Tone53

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