Underplayed Gems

Tell Me Why (2020)

Tell Me Why cover
Developer
DONTNOD Entertainment
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play
Rating
4.1 of 5, 15,907 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, emotional mystery where you guide twins through haunting childhood memories in a small Alaskan town, with every conversation and decision shaping their fragile bond.

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What players say

Players are split on Tell Me Why. Some praise its emotional story and respectful handling of a transgender protagonist, while others find the writing bland and the pacing too slow. Many say the choices feel meaningless except for the ending, and the three-chapter length is either just right or too short.

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Screenshots

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