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But Why?

Perspektik · Published by Perspektik

Very Positive — 90% positive (231 reviews)

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

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.

DJCTQ 6Co-op

£1.69

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Price history

5 Sept 2026Lowest: £1.69 · Highest: £1.699 Oct 2026

Action, Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games

About this game



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?

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • 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

Recommended

Recommended:
  • 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

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 1.0.3

    Minor bugs have been fixed.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Kharon)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 1.0.2

    Changes & Improvements - Platforming sections have been slightly simplified to improve overall flow and accessibility. - But Why? Soundtrack will be available on the store soon.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Kharon)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 1.0.1

    Changes & Improvements -Nights are now brighter for improved visibility. -Added directional flags to help guide players. -Improved underwater lighting and atmosphere for better clarity. Co-op NoticeIn co-op mode, make sure you properly interact with the checkpoint.The flag rising alone may not always indicate that your progress has been saved.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Kharon)

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