But Why?

A third-person penguin platformer about climbing a slippery, windswept mountain

Perspektik · Released Feb 19, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 193
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 6, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is But Why??

This short third-person platforming adventure follows a penguin walking toward a snowy mountain, alone or in online co-op with up to four players. You follow a frozen path, managing momentum on slippery ground while strong winds push you off balance.

For you if...

+you enjoy quiet exploration without dialogue or explicit storytelling
+you want cooperative play without racing or competing

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving traversal to demanding jumps
−you want clear guidance throughout your journey

What players say

90% of 193 reviews are positive

Players describe reaching the summit as rewarding. The most common complaint is frustrating platforming, particularly the difficult jumps.

Screenshots and trailer

But Why? system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Win 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent
Graphics: GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does But Why? have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does But Why? run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default configuration is not performant

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does But Why? use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam