Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the debut game from French indie studio Sandfall Interactive — and one of the most stunningly original JRPGs to emerge in years. Set in a haunting Belle Époque-inspired world where a mysterious entity called the Paintress erases entire age groups from existence each year by painting their number, your party of Expeditioners sets off on a desperate mission to stop her before she reaches your age. The game blends active-time battle mechanics with real-time dodge and parry inputs in a system that keeps every fight engaging and skill-dependent. The art direction is jaw-dropping — painterly, surreal, and completely unlike anything else in gaming. Written with genuine emotional depth and scored with an extraordinary orchestral soundtrack, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2025.