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Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why

Released: 8/27/2020

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 mysteries 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. Tell Me Why unfolds across three chapters, all of which will release in the summer of 2020

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 mysteries 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. Tell Me Why unfolds across three chapters, all of which will release in the summer of 2020

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 mysteries 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. Tell Me Why unfolds across three chapters, all of which will release in the summer of 2020

Critics
81
Steam
82
Metacritic
58

Score Breakdown

80.8

Critic Average

80 reviews

82

Steam User Score

15,387 reviews

58

Metacritic User Score

434 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-1.4
Metacritic Disparity
+22.8
Combined Disparity
+10.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

76 launch window (95%)4 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 80 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.8/100. Critics score this game 1.4 points lower than Steam users and 22.8 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 80)+
  1. Tereza KrečováviaINDIANTVCZ
    Feb 24, 2021·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 82.2/100 · -12.2 ptsMetacritic 58/100 · +12.0 pts
  2. Maurício KatayamaviaGameBlast
    Jan 24, 2021·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 82.2/100 · +2.8 ptsMetacritic 58/100 · +27.0 pts
  3. Noelle AdamsviaCritical Hit
    Nov 16, 2020·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 82.2/100 · -7.2 ptsMetacritic 58/100 · +17.0 pts
  4. Damien ChambersviaGeeks Under Grace
    Oct 30, 2020·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 82.2/100 · +7.8 ptsMetacritic 58/100 · +32.0 pts
  5. Claire Ferrinviacublikefoot
    Oct 12, 2020·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 82.2/100 · -7.2 ptsMetacritic 58/100 · +17.0 pts