Games Like Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Clear Picks by Your Week
Games like Expedition 33, shortest first: one beats its 29-hour story by an hour, and one takes about 13 weeks at 5 hours a week.
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Games like Expedition 33: the short answer
Play Sea of Stars next. HowLongToBeat’s community-submitted estimates put it at 28 hours for the main story, one hour under Expedition 33’s 29. TechRadar notes its battles reward timed button presses, which is the closest match here. When you can spare the time, take Metaphor: ReFantazio (65.5 hours, about 13 weeks at 5 hours a week). The ranking below runs shortest first.
What makes a game ‘like’ Expedition 33
Three things: turn-based combat, a party-driven story, and a finish line you can see. We ranked on the third, since hours are what we can source. Hours are self-reported by players, so treat them as a guide, not a promise. Outlets quote Expedition 33 anywhere from 25 to 35 hours; we use HowLongToBeat’s 29 for every game so the comparison stays like for like.
Games like Expedition 33, ranked by hours to finish
The table lists main-story hours first, then main story plus extras. Source: HowLongToBeat community-submitted times, read via Deku Deals on 12 October 2026. For more lists sorted this way, see our guide to games like your favorite, sorted by hours to finish.
| Game | Main story (h) | Main + extras (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea of Stars | 28 | 35 |
| Expedition 33 (anchor) | 29 | 45.5 |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | 31 | 38–39.5 |
| Octopath Traveler II | 60 | 83 |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | 65.5 | 88 |
How many weeks each takes at 5 or 10 hours a week
Weeks are main-story hours divided by weekly play time. At 5 hours a week, the first three games finish in about six weeks. At 10 hours a week, that drops to about three.
| Game | Main story (h) | At 5 h/week | At 10 h/week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea of Stars | 28 | 5.6 weeks | 2.8 weeks |
| Expedition 33 | 29 | 5.8 weeks | 2.9 weeks |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | 31 | 6.2 weeks | 3.1 weeks |
| Octopath Traveler II | 60 | 12.0 weeks | 6.0 weeks |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | 65.5 | 13.1 weeks | 6.6 weeks |
If you want your own number, our Realistic Completion Estimator does this sum with your actual week.
What each pick costs per hour of play
🔄 Last verified 12 October 2026. Prices change often; these are list prices, which are often discounted, so check the storefront before you buy.
Cost per hour is list price divided by main-story hours. Octopath Traveler II is the cheapest per hour; Expedition 33 sits in the middle. Use our Cost-Per-Hour Value Calculator to rerun this with a sale price.
| Game | List price | Main story (h) | Cost per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octopath Traveler II | $59.99 | 60 | $1.00 |
| Sea of Stars | $34.99 | 28 | $1.25 |
| Expedition 33 | $49.99 | 29 | $1.72 |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | $59.99 | 31 | $1.94 |
Metaphor: ReFantazio is left out because we could not confirm its list price today.
Where to play them and what’s on a subscription
🔄 Last verified 12 October 2026.
- Expedition 33: PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It left Xbox Game Pass on 15 October 2026, so buy it, or wait for a sale.
- Sea of Stars: Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Switch only.
- Octopath Traveler II: Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio: PlayStation, Xbox Series and PC.
Subscription catalogs rotate monthly, so check your own service before buying any of these.
Who should skip which pick
- Skip Octopath Traveler II if five hours a week is your ceiling. At 12 weeks, it asks for a long commitment.
- Skip Metaphor: ReFantazio if your backlog is already crowded. It is the longest on this list.
- Skip Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door if you don’t own a Switch; it is Switch only.
- Skip Sea of Stars if you want a longer game. It is the shortest on this list.
None of that is a mark against them. It’s just fit. If you’d rather find another game like your favorite, under 40 hours, start there.
Games like Expedition 33: quick answers
1. What is a shorter game like Expedition 33?
Sea of Stars, at 28 hours versus 29, per HowLongToBeat’s community-submitted main-story times.
2. How long is Expedition 33?
HowLongToBeat’s community data puts the main story at 29 hours. Outlets quote anywhere from 25 to 35.
3. Is Expedition 33 on Game Pass?
No. It left Xbox Game Pass on 15 October 2026, so buy it or wait for a sale.
4. Is Sea of Stars similar to Expedition 33?
Partly. TechRadar notes its battles reward timed button presses, which is why it is our closest pick for combat feel.
5. Is Metaphor: ReFantazio like Expedition 33?
It is a story-first party RPG, but at 65.5 hours on HowLongToBeat it asks for far more time.
6. Which pick suits five hours a week?
Sea of Stars, Expedition 33 or Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Each takes about six weeks at that pace.
7. What does Expedition 33 cost?
Its list price is $49.99, often discounted. Check the storefront for today’s price before you buy.
8. Which pick has the best value per hour?
Octopath Traveler II, at $1.00 an hour on list price.
9. Which of these are on Switch?
Sea of Stars, Paper Mario and Octopath Traveler II. We found no Switch version of Expedition 33 in our check.
10. Which pick takes the longest?
Metaphor: ReFantazio, at 65.5 hours for the main story, or about 13 weeks at five hours a week.
Conclusion
Pick Sea of Stars for a short finish and Metaphor: ReFantazio for a long one. If you want a short game between big RPGs, we have a list. Last verified 12 October 2026.
