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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480 | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T) | Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz) | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 | — |
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About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Tell Me Why on my PC?
To run Tell Me Why you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a Radeon R7 260X, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 970 or a Radeon R9 290X, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Tell Me Why?
Tell Me Why minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560, CPU: Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T), RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 25 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
What are the recommended specs for Tell Me Why?
Tell Me Why recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480, CPU: Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz), RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 25 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Tell Me Why?
Tell Me Why requires at least 25 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Tell Me Why?
Yes, a GTX 1650 should run Tell Me Why at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.
Is Tell Me Why CPU or GPU intensive?
Tell Me Why puts balanced load on both CPU and GPU. Neither component is dramatically heavier than the other, so a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU delivers the best experience.
Can Steam Deck run Tell Me Why?
Yes, Tell Me Why is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Tell Me Why?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Tell Me Why and 91% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
