Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses Oblivion Remastered on Steam’s Bestseller Chart
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is making waves in the gaming world, and it’s already pulling ahead of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in some major ways—particularly on Steam. Although Bethesda’s beloved classic recently returned in remastered form and quickly garnered attention, the new French-developed RPG has exploded in popularity just days after release.
Launched a few days after Oblivion’s surprise re-release in late April, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surged to the top of Steam’s Global Bestsellers list. The game has not only captured players’ attention financially, but it has also become one of the highest-rated titles of 2025, boasting an impressive 92 average critic score on OpenCritic.
Steam Stats Show a Changing of the Guard
According to Steam data, Clair Obscur currently has over 112,000 concurrent players, while Oblivion Remastered sits at around 78,000. While Bethesda’s RPG still holds the edge in terms of peak player count at 216,784, Expedition 33 is gaining momentum fast. And this growth isn’t limited to digital—developer Sandfall Interactive reports a physical copy shortage due to unexpectedly high demand, especially on consoles.
Comparing Success Metrics
Though it’s difficult to compare unit sales directly (since both games are on Xbox Game Pass), some numbers do stand out:
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Oblivion Remastered: Over 4 million players, including Game Pass downloads
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Over 1 million direct sales, excluding Game Pass
These figures suggest both titles are thriving, but Clair Obscur’s standalone performance is particularly impressive for a new IP from a lesser-known studio.
️ Post-Launch Updates and Future Potential
Clair Obscur has already received its first post-launch patch to iron out early bugs, indicating strong developer support right out of the gate. With more content likely on the horizon for both games, RPG fans are looking at a fantastic year filled with meaningful adventures, whether revisiting Tamriel or diving into a surreal, narrative-driven world in Expedition 33.
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