Tell Me Why

Don’t Nod

Rank: #5 / 10
Released: 2020
Studio: Don’t Nod
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

Tell Me Why is a free-to-play episodic adventure game from Don’t Nod, published by Xbox Game Studios. Twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan reunite in small-town Alaska and use their supernatural bond to explore conflicting memories of a troubled childhood. Choices shape their relationship and future, while puzzles reveal more about their past and the fantasy world of The Book of Goblins. The game combines a personal mystery with realistic characters and locations. Its Steam listing includes single-player, achievements, full controller support, captions, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows and carries a Steam age rating of 17. Don’t Nod and Xbox Game Studios describe the storytelling as shaped with input from cultural, mental health, and gender advocates. Players move through the story by revisiting memories, solving mysteries, and making decisions that affect the twins’ bond.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a choice-driven narrative adventure with puzzles, family history, and mature themes. Full controller support and captions are listed for its Windows version.

What is good

Free to play
Choices affect the twins’ relationship and future
Full controller support and captions
Steam Cloud and Family Sharing

What to know first

Listed for Windows only
Steam age rating is 17

Verdict

Tell Me Why centers on memory, family, and choices, with puzzles connected to its story. Its free-to-play listing and accessibility features are useful points for Windows players to consider.