Out now

Tell Me Why

Developed by DONTNOD Entertainment · Published by Xbox Game Studios

AdventureFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 27, 2020 PriceFree to play Steam reviews3,898

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews3,898
Languages8
Achievements30
DLC3

Overview

An adventure, free to play game by DONTNOD Entertainment, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Tell Me Why.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher
  • Processor: Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher
  • Processor: Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Supported languages (8)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilSpanish - Latin America

Tell Me Why FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Tell Me Why?

Steam classifies Tell Me Why as a Adventure, Free To Play game, developed by DONTNOD Entertainment. Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

Is Tell Me Why free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Tell Me Why as Free to Play.

Is Tell Me Why single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Tell Me Why: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Tell Me Why on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Tell Me Why for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Tell Me Why out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 27, 2020.

What platforms is Tell Me Why on?

Tell Me Why is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Tell Me Why single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Tell Me Why cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Tell Me Why have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 30 achievements for Tell Me Why.

Who made Tell Me Why?

Tell Me Why is developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Where to get Tell Me Why

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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