Tell Me Why
- First release
- Aug 27, 2020
- Developer
- DON'T NOD
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Genres
- Adventure · Drama, Mystery
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Tell Me Why is the story of two twins, Alyson and Tyler Ronan, who reunite for the first time in ten years after their mother’s death. Upon returning to their childhood home in rural Alaska, the Ronans realize that their shared past may not be as they remember it.Read more
Tell Me Why is the story of two twins, Alyson and Tyler Ronan, who reunite for the first time in ten years after their mother’s death. Upon returning to their childhood home in rural Alaska, the Ronans realize that their shared past may not be as they remember it.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 27, 2020
- Xbox One
- Aug 27, 2020
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 10h
- Completionist
- 12h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- narrative adventure, the game awards - games for impact - winner
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, the game awards - games for impact - winner
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 81
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 10h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 12h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 16,208 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Choices Matter
- Story Rich
- LGBTQ+
- Episodic
- Adventure
- Emotional
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- Cinematic
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
Demos and free play
- Free to play
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
- Ryan Lott
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Won
- Pégase Award for best message-bearer game — Pégases 2021
- Pégase Award for best narrative design — Pégases 2021
- The Game Awards − Games for Impact — The Game Awards 2020
Nominated
- British Academy Games Award for Game Beyond Entertainment — BAFTA Games Awards 2021
- Pégase Award for best character — Pégases 2021
- Pégase Award for best game setting — Pégases 2021
- Pégase Award for best video game — Pégases 2021
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Story & setting
Setting
- Set in United States
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