Tell Me Why
by DON'T NOD · published by Xbox Game Studios
Released August 27, 2020 on PC and Xbox One.
About Tell Me Why
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, twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan use their supernatural bond to unravel the mysteries of their loving but troubled childhood in beautiful small-town Alaska.
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.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
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 |
Tell Me Why FAQ
When did Tell Me Why come out?
Tell Me Why was released on August 27, 2020 for PC and Xbox One.
Is Tell Me Why on PlayStation 5?
No. Tell Me Why has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Xbox One.
Is Tell Me Why on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Tell Me Why has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Xbox One.
Is Tell Me Why on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Tell Me Why has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Xbox One.
Who is making Tell Me Why?
Tell Me Why is developed by DON'T NOD and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Tell Me Why multiplayer?
No. Tell Me Why is single player only.
Is Tell Me Why free to play?
Yes, Tell Me Why is free to play on Steam.
Is Tell Me Why good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 82% of 16,150 reviews are positive. Critics average 81/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Tell Me Why?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Tell Me Why system requirements page.
