Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is hands down one of the best sad games I've ever played. In fact, I was crying within the first 30 minutes after seeing the dreaded "Gommage" for myself. It took me three months to recover and put on my big gamer pants to complete one of the best new games of 2025, and I'm so glad I did.
Not only did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 make me bawl a few more times, but it also taught me to embrace heavy emotions when playing games in general. If I can make it through Sandfall Interactive's game, then I can face all the best Steam games that I had long left alone in my library. From the best RPGs to the greatest indie games, I have finally played all the titles I've been putting off; whether it be because of the heavy topics they explore, or the sensitive themes they touch on. And, shocker, I've found some absolute gems in the process.
