Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: The Highest Rated Game of 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has stormed onto the gaming scene with an impressive launch, garnering widespread acclaim and praise from both players and industry veterans. Notably, Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), has voiced his support for the game, highlighting its success and encouraging fans to dive into this new experience.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has launched to critical acclaim, making waves and earning praise from players and developers alike. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, has shared his enthusiasm and encouraged fans to support Expedition 33.

On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly released RPG, noting that it is currently the highest-rated game of 2025. As of this writing, Expedition 33 boasts an aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and is tagged as a "Must-Play" by the website, reflecting its high quality and appeal.

The game has also achieved remarkable commercial success, ranking as the third top-selling game on Steam within just 24 hours of its release. This is particularly impressive given that it launched in the same week as the highly anticipated Oblivion Remastered. Expedition 33's high-quality gameplay and intricate storytelling have kept it in the spotlight.

Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a score of 96 out of 100, appreciating its innovative approach to JRPGs that blends the familiar with the fresh. The game features a unique hybrid of tactical combat and real-time interaction, reimagining traditional turn-based systems with elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on the game, be sure to check out our detailed review below!