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Why Not?

Developed by Horrific Incorporation · Published by Horrific Incorporation

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 4, 2021 Price$4.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An action, indie game by Horrific Incorporation, published by Horrific Incorporation — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Why Not? is a horror game series, it has one mission for now and it's not easy. You need to fight with a creature and find a notebook for the government!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 40% positive of 15
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:HorrorFPSDetectiveSci-fiSupernaturalActionHidden ObjectExplorationFirst-Person3DPsychological HorrorRealistic

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Why Not?.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 or AMD Phenom II X3 720
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 or AMD Radeon HD 5670 or Intel HD Graphics 5000
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3330, AMD FX-6300, or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 260X or better
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Why Not? 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 Why Not??

Steam classifies Why Not? as a Action, Indie game, developed by Horrific Incorporation. Why Not? is a horror game series, it has one mission for now and it's not easy. You need to fight with a creature and find a notebook for the government!

How much does Why Not? cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Why Not? at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Why Not? single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Why Not?: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Why Not? on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Why Not? out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 4, 2021.

What platforms is Why Not? on?

Why Not? 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 Why Not? single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Why Not? cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Who made Why Not??

Why Not? is developed by Horrific Incorporation and published by Horrific Incorporation.

Where to get Why Not?

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

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