But Why?
- 4+players
- PC
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.
Who can play
Store (how we check facts)- Split-screen is not confirmed.
- Online on PC. Steam lists 4-player online.
- Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.
How it plays
Is it good
89%
Very positive on Steam
Steam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Steam lists online co-op for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 89% positive of 190 Steam reviews.
- 4+
Quick facts
- Developer
- Perspektik
- Platforms
- PC
- Released
- Feb 19, 2026 on PC
- Languages
- Text in 1 language, voices in English
In these lists
Answers
- Does But Why? have couch co-op?
- No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
- Do you need two copies of But Why??
- No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
- Does But Why? work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is But Why? free?
- No, it's a paid game.
