Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is rewriting the rules of success on the PlayStation Store, outscoring legends like The Witcher 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, and God of War: Ragnarok, with numbers that flirt with perfection.

It’s official: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved the impossible. Sandfall Interactive’s debut RPG has climbed to the top of the PlayStation Store ratings, becoming the highest-rated title on the platform with a near-perfect score. Fans and critics alike have been blown away by its emotional storytelling, real-time tactical combat, and unforgettable characters, making it a strong contender for game of the year.

Smashing Records and Outshining Gaming Giants

Only days after launch, Expedition 33 had already sold over a million copies, but that was just the beginning. According to figures compiled by the Reddit community, it currently holds a 4.91 out of 5 rating based on more than 12,000 player reviews—beating out heavyweights like Hades, Omori, The Witcher 3, Persona 5, and even God of War: Ragnarok.

Top-Rated Games on the PlayStation Store:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (4.91/5)
• Omori (4.91/5)
• Vampire Survivors (4.88/5)
• Split Fiction (4.88/5)
• Persona 5 (4.87/5)
• Hades (4.86/5)
• Signalis (4.86/5)
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (4.85/5)
• Astro Bot (4.84/5)
• The Walking Dead (4.84/5)

Only titles with over 1,000 user reviews are included, which makes Expedition 33’s achievement even more impressive. This isn’t just about strong launch momentum—this is a game delivering lasting impact.

A Metacritic Milestone—and a Presidential Shoutout

Expedition 33 isn’t just making waves on PSN. It’s also dominating Metacritic, where it’s tied with indie darling Blue Prince for the highest press rating—but more impressively, it has also achieved a 9.7 user rating, making it the highest-rated game by players in the platform’s history.

The hype has reached such levels that even French President Emmanuel Macron publicly acknowledged the game’s success. “One million copies sold and one of the highest-rated games ever made—and yes, it’s French! Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive and the entire Expedition 33 team. A brilliant example of French creativity and ambition,” Macron proudly declared.

source: Overdue Rentals