Over time, many of these very players found builds built upon this foundation that essentially cracked the game wide open again and trivialized most of these encounters. With Expedition 33's celebratory DLC though, Sandfall Interactive has seemingly crafted a challenge befitting of the very high-end of players.

The most recent Game of the Year winner sees a huge increase in players on Steam following its big record-breaking win at the 2025 Game Awards.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially been named Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, alongside multiple other wins. If that winning sweep has you jumping in for the first time (or returning for another playthrough), IGN has you covered with guides, explainers, and wikis to help you get started for your journey across The Continent.

Expedition 33 has never been subtle about its influences. The turn-based RPG from developer Sandall Interactive, which took home Game of the Year and a number of other prizes at the 2025 Game Awards,