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Tell Me Why

A narrative adventure from the makers of Life is Strange, about the twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan. They use a supernatural bond to uncover the truth about their childhood in a small town in Alaska. You explore, talk and make choices, and the story is told in episodes. Is it your kind of game?

Narrative adventureChoices matterEpisodicPCXbox

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78%

150 ratings

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81%

16,124 reviews

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you want a story-driven adventure with choices and emotional drama.

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Platforms
PC · Xbox
Release date
August 27, 2020
Length
About 10 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Adventure
Themes
Drama · Mystery
Perspective
Third person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Playable
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Tell Me Why?
About 10 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Tell Me Why on?
Tell Me Why is available on PC · Xbox.
Does Tell Me Why have co-op?
No, Tell Me Why is single-player only.
Does Tell Me Why run on Steam Deck?
Playable

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