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Bendy and the Dark Revival

Bendy and the Dark Revival

Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperJoey Drew Studios
PublisherJoey Drew Studios
Release DateNov 15, 2022
-70%
$19.99$5.99
Peak Players5.7K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Bendy and the Dark Revival is a visually striking evolution of the series that shifts toward a BioShock-inspired atmosphere with improved stealth and hand-drawn textures. While many fans consider it a massive step up from the original game, it is heavily criticized for severe performance issues, including low frame rates during boss fights and game-breaking bugs.

Pros

  • Stunning hand-drawn art style and high-quality visual textures.90%
  • Engaging story with effective horror elements and unexpected narrative twists.80%
  • Improved gameplay mechanics, particularly the shift to more strategic stealth and hiding.70%
  • Atmospheric world-building that successfully captures a BioShock-like aesthetic.60%

Cons

  • Poor optimization leading to severe lag and low FPS, especially during boss encounters.90%
  • Frequent technical issues including crashes and buggy graphics settings.80%
  • Repetitive gameplay loop characterized by excessive backtracking and a 'slug-like' pace.70%
  • Clunky and unrewarding combat mechanics involving frustrating random enemy encounters.60%
  • Lack of original series characters, which disappointed some long-term fans.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Some players found it necessary to manually edit save files to bypass progression-blocking crashes.
  • The game is frequently recommended as a purchase specifically during sales due to its technical state.
Confidence: 65%
Based on the 109 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 27, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
57
Peak · last 90 days
786
All-time peak
5.7K

Price

Current price
$19.99$5.99-70%
Lowest tracked
$1.99since Jan 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
82%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews16.4K
Positive: 15.0K (92%)Negative: 1.3K (8%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

14h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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