Clair Obscur: Expedition just made history by winning nine awards at the Game Awards 2025, beating the previous record of 7 awards, which was held by The Last of Us Part 2 in 2020.
The debut title from Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was nominated for 12 awards, winning 9 of them, making history as one of the best debut titles from an indie studio.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the best narrative, best game direction, best art direction, best score, best music, best independent game, best debut indie game, best performance (Jennifer English), and best RPG.
Now, since winning these many awards, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has quickly sparked “game of the decade” conversations.
Many gamers around the world feel like it delivers a fresh, bold experience that stands out in a crowded RPG landscape.
However, there are some gamers who have even called it definitively better than The Last of Us. This solely depends on the perspective through which you look at these games.
While The Last of Us set a benchmark for narrative depth and character development, Clair Obscur showcases more in creativity, atmosphere, and originality. Now, calling one better than the other depends solely on one’s taste.