Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has brought turn-based RPGs back into the spotlight, and while that's exciting, it has also caused the in-development game The Time I Have Left to be accused of copying Sandfall Interactive's breakout hit. The Time I Have Left may share some similarities with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but developers are assuring gamers that it's far from a rip-off.
There have been some serious heavy-hitters released this year, with Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, and Battlefield 6 being just a few of the titles on the list. Despite these big-name launches, newcomer developer Sandfall Interactive wowed the industry with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With its wonderfully-crafted turn-based gameplay and moving story, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a standout game this year, and fans who are on the lookout for something similar may want to keep an eye on The Time I Have Left.
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The Time I Have Left Faces Expedition 33 Comparisons, But Developers Promise the Game Stands On Its Own
- The Time I Have Left does not have a release date yet, but a playable demo is available on Steam.
- The game is a turn-based RPG with dodging and parrying similar to Expedition 33.
- Its story follows main protagonist Aline in a race against time after being marked for death by a strange force known as "The Miasma."
When looking at the footage that developer Ground has shared on X, it's understandable why the game is being compared so heavily to Expedition 33. In addition to The Time I Have Left's gameplay, there are some similar story beats, as well. Both involve forces that mark certain characters for death, but when it comes to design and aesthetics, the two games are vastly different. The Time I Have Left's developers are also emphasizing that the game has publicly included all of these features since 2022, when the first demo was released.
After its success, Expedition 33 is expected to get a Game of the Year nomination, and the hype surrounding the game hopefully works in The Time I Have Left's favor instead of against it. There may be similarities, but there are also plenty of differences. The Time I Have Left's art style and time-sensitive story are quite compelling, which is bound to resonate with many Expedition 33 lovers.
Right now, Ground has yet to reveal when gamers should expect a release date for The Time I Have Left. In the meantime, Expedition 33 fans who are interested in the game's progress can find updates through the developer's social media and Steam pages.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- April 24, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sandfall Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- Kepler Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Turn-Based RPG, JRPG, Fantasy
