Adventure · August 27, 2020
Tell Me Why (2020)
Tell Me Why is the latest narrative adventure game from DONTNOD Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved franchise, Life is Strange. In this intimate mystery, reunited twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan use their supernatural bond to unravel the memories of their loving but troubled childhood. Set in beautiful small-town Alaska, Tell Me Why features true-to-life characters, mature themes and gripping choices. As you conjure up memories of the past, your choices will affect the twins’ relationship, determine the strength of their bond, and shape the course of their lives. Revisit your past, discover the truth, and shape your future • Uncover the truth – Use the twins’ supernatural bond to relive and explore their conflicting childhood memories. • Shape your Story – Influence the relationship between Tyler and Alyson with choices that will determine their future. • Unlock even more secrets – Match wits with puzzles that deepen the story and open a window into the twins’ fantasy world, “The Book of Goblins.” Experience true-to-life setting and characters • Unique characters – Build relationships and solve mysteries through the eyes of compelling and realistic characters. • Alaskan splendor – Explore locations set in beautiful, highly detailed small-town Alaska in stunning 4K and HDR. Storytelling with purpose – DONTNOD Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios conducted on-the-ground research and partnered closely with cultural, mental health and gender advocates to craft a thoughtful, true-to-life experience.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Choices Matter · 335
- Story Rich · 287
- LGBTQ+ · 225
- Episodic · 223
- Adventure · 209
- Emotional · 184
- Choose Your Own Adventure · 181
- Cinematic · 164
- Walking Simulator · 159
- Exploration · 148
- Atmospheric · 147
- Third Person · 146
- Multiple Endings · 145
- Drama · 139
- Singleplayer · 139
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 13.9k Steam reviews | Top 18% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 83% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 77% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | Genre average 77 — top 53% of Adventure titles |
| Concurrent peak | 328 players | Top 10% in Adventure by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 61% for session depth among Adventure |
Peer Adventure titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
83%Mostly Positive · 13.9k reviews
11.5k positive · 2.4k negative
Metacritic
78/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
5.9/10
Curator recommendations
3.7k
Peak concurrent players
328
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil volume_up
- Spanish - Latin America volume_up
Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Spanish - Latin America
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
30
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 27, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | DONTNOD Entertainment |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 3 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Accessibility
- Captions available
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
Content Notes
Drug Reference Mild Blood Strong Language Violence
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