Tell Me Why

Adventure· Choices Matter· Story Rich· LGBTQ+

Released Aug 2020

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

81% positive · 16K reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Tell Me Why is a three-chapter episodic narrative adventure game that has been fully complete since September 2020. Chapter 1 launched on August 27, 2020, followed by Chapter 2 on September 3, 2020, and Chapter 3 — explicitly described by the developer as "the final chapter" — on September 10, 2020. The original soundtrack was released on September 25, 2020, rounding out the game's content. On October 30, 2020, DONTNOD published a post announcing additional voiceover languages and explicitly stated this was "the last update to language availability" and that no further localization support was anticipated. All three DLC chapters are released, and no unreleased content exists in the store listing. The developer has made no announcements of additional story content, expansions, or updates since October 2020. The game launched as a complete, self-contained story and has been fully delivered.

Evidence

Developer stated that a new voiceover language update marks 'the last update to language availability' and that no additional localization support is anticipated.

news post · Oct 30, 2020 source development ending

high

Developer announced Chapter 3 as 'the final chapter' of Tell Me Why, completing the full three-chapter narrative experience.

news post · Sep 10, 2020 source development ending

high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Released

Tell Me Why Original Soundtrack

Sep 2020

Released

Tell Me Why - Chapter 3

Sep 2020

Media

Details

Developer

DONTNOD Entertainment

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Choices Matter Story Rich LGBTQ+Episodic Adventure Emotional Choose Your Own Adventure Cinematic Walking Simulator Exploration Third Person Multiple Endings Atmospheric Mystery Action-Adventure

About this game

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.

Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026