Games like Tell Me Why
Looking for games like Tell Me Why? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a drama and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Life is Strange, Life is Strange: True Colors or Life is Strange 2.
1 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding96% User Score 52,473 reviewsCritic Score 75%8 reviewsLife is Strange is an award-winning Adventure game that offers a stunning story with excellent gameplay and marvelous graphics, accompanied by excellent music. The game features a wholesome story that will make you laugh, but beware of the numerous bugs. Your choices in the game can significantly impact the story, making each playthrough unique.
View Game2 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability91% User Score 12,913 reviewsCritic Score 82%2 reviewsBuy Life Is Strange: True Colors on PlayStation Store. Embark on an emotional, narrative-led adventure where a unique power is the key to solving a thrilling mystery.
View Game3 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalstability, grinding82% User Score 16,450 reviewsCritic Score 82%5 reviewsIn Life is Strange 2, players assume the role of Sean, a teenager who embarks on a journey with his younger brother, Daniel, after a tragic event at their home. The game is a narrative-driven adventure that explores themes of brotherhood, loss, and the supernatural. Decisions made throughout the game will affect the relationship between the brothers and the outcome of their journey.
View Game4 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, musicoptimization, stability87% User Score 2,967 reviewsLost Records: Bloom & Rage follows four high school girls in the 90s as they form a punk band and uncover a life-changing mystery. Players alternate between 1995 and 2022 to piece together hidden secrets while shaping the story through deep, reactive conversations. It’s a heartfelt journey of friendship, memories, and dark truths beneath Velvet Cove’s surface.
View Game5 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding93% User Score 14,754 reviewsCritic Score 77%19 reviews"Life is Strange: Before the Storm" is a narrative-driven adventure game that serves as a prequel to the original "Life is Strange." The game follows Chloe Price, a rebellious teenager, and her complex friendship with Rachel Amber, a popular girl with a hidden life. Through impactful choices and exploration, players will uncover the truth behind Rachel's family and the consequences of Chloe's actions before the events of the first game.
View Game6 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, grinding80% User Score 1,864 reviewsCritic Score 70%8 reviewsDreamfall Chapters is a 3D adventure game that continues the story of the Dreamfall and Longest Journey series. The player controls multiple characters in a game that blends sci-fi, fantasy, and cyberpunk elements. The game features puzzles, character development, and a rich, immersive narrative centered around the struggle between technology and magic.
View Game7 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalstability, grinding97% User Score 43,040 reviewsCritic Score 88%6 reviews"The Walking Dead" is a five-part game series set in the same universe as the comic book series, where you play as Lee Everett, a criminal turned protector of a young girl named Clementine in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. The game offers a tailored experience with choices that have lasting consequences, and decisions must be made quickly in tense situations. Experience the true horror of a zombie apocalypse while shaping your own story in this game based on the Eisner-Award winning comic book series.
View Game8 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, stability89% User Score 57,262 reviewsCritic Score 79%47 reviewsFirewatch is a first-person mystery adventure game set in the Wyoming wilderness of 1989. As fire lookout Henry, you explore your surroundings, communicate with your supervisor over a handheld radio, and uncover a paranoid and suspenseful plot. Your only emotional lifeline amidst the isolation and beauty is the buddy relationship you develop with your supervisor, Delilah.
View Game9 View Game67%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, character development73% User Score 636 reviewsCritic Score 61%30 reviews"Twin Mirror" is a psychological thriller video game where Sam Higgs, a former investigative journalist, returns to his hometown of Basswood, West Virginia, to attend his best friend's funeral. Soon, he gets entangled in the town's dark secrets and must use his intellectual abilities to uncover the truth. The game features a rich, intricate storyline and allows players to explore the unique workings of Sam's mind. However, as the investigation unfolds, Sam will struggle to distinguish between friend and foe, leaving players questioning who to trust.
View Game10 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability95% User Score 11,686 reviewsCritic Score 83%28 reviews"Night in the Woods" is a narrative-driven adventure game where college dropout Mae Borowski returns to her crumbling hometown, Possum Springs, to reconnect with old friends. However, the town and its residents have changed, and strange occurrences hint at something sinister lurking in the woods. The game features point-and-click exploration, dialogue choices, and mini-games, with a focus on story and character development.
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