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Bendy and the Ink Machine

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperJoey Drew Studios
PublisherJoey Drew Studios
Release DateApr 27, 2017
$19.99
Peak Players3.4K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Indie
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Bendy and the Ink Machine is a visually striking mascot horror game praised for its unique 1930s cartoon aesthetic and deep, psychological lore. While it excels at building a creepy atmosphere, many players criticize the gameplay as a tedious walking simulator reliant on repetitive fetch quests and clunky combat.

Pros

  • Unique and stylish 1930s 'rubber hose' animation art style.95%
  • Deeply engaging lore and psychological horror elements that build a strong emotional attachment.85%
  • Effective creepy atmosphere and world-building.80%
  • Memorable character designs, particularly the antagonist Alice Angel.70%

Cons

  • Gameplay is frequently described as a boring walking simulator dominated by fetch quests.90%
  • Simplistic and unengaging combat mechanics that lack polish.80%
  • Frustratingly slow movement and sprint speeds.75%
  • Significant performance issues and technical bugs reported by players.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Heavy nostalgia factor for fans who have followed the game since its 2018 release.
  • Multiple reviewers recommend purchasing the game only when it is on sale.
Confidence: 80%
Based on the 185 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 18, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
110
Peak · last 90 days
514
All-time peak
3.4K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$1.99since Jan 8, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
87%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews37.3K
Positive: 33.2K (89%)Negative: 4.1K (11%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

11h

Avg Playtime at Review

83%

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