Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4373040 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 9 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $1.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $1.99 |
| Current price USD | $1.99 |
| Release date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Developer | Perspektik |
| Publisher | Perspektik |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Very Positive |
| Positive review percent | 86% |
| Positive reviews | 117 |
| Negative reviews | 19 |
| Total reviews | 136 |
| Steam recommendations | 187 |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4373040/ |
Short description
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.
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?
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support