But Why?
But Why? - Steam Analytics & Details
But Why? maintains a green-rated player base with occasional updates.
But Why? player count and price summary
- Current players
- 3
- All-time peak
- 7
- 24-hour player change
- 0%
- Current US price
- $1.99
Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 5 screenshots · 1 videos
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But Why? Trailer
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Buy Verdict
Wait for upcoming sale in ~3 days for potentially better pricing.
Player Health
Stable player base with low churn risk.
Multiplayer Viability
Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.
Update Momentum
0 patches and 1 news items in last 180 days.
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Latest News
Patch 1.0.3
📝 UpdatePatch 1.0.2
📝 UpdatePatch 1.0.1
📝 UpdatePrice History
System Requirements
- OS: Win 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- OS: Win 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 or RX 7600xt or equivalent
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Information
*languages with full audio support
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About This Game
An atmospheric climbing experience for solo players or up to 4 in co-op. A short, minimalist platformer about the cold, isolation, and quiet persistence.
Detailed Description
But Why? is a short, atmospheric journey about a penguin who chooses to walk toward the mountain and never turns back.
There is no grand prophecy.
No heroic destiny.
No one waiting at the top.
Only wind.
Only snow.
Only the decision to keep moving.
What Awaits You
Slippery terrain shifts beneath your feet.
Powerful winds push you off balance.
Momentum can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy.
Sometimes you glide effortlessly.
Sometimes you lose control.
Sometimes the only thing you can do… is slow down and endure.
Alone or Together
Walk the frozen path alone in quiet reflection.
Or face the mountain with up to 4 players, sharing the cold, the chaos, and the climb.
No competition.
No race.
Just persistence.
No Answers. Only a Question.
There is no explicit narrative.
No dialogue.
No guidance.
The game doesn’t ask what you are doing.
It asks:
Why are you still walking?