Action · April 27, 2017
Bendy and the Ink Machine (2017)
Explore as Henry as he revisits the old demons of his past by travelling deep into the abandoned animation workshop of Joey Drew Studios, a studio with a dark history. With twists and turns around every corner, 'Bendy and the Ink Machine' is sure to keep you on edge... and decimate your childhood. A deeply atmospheric and spine-tingling experience with secrets hiding behind it's drawn walls and scribbled doors. Traverse into the shadows, where the monsters of the past dwell and our creations come alive. Friends and foes will help or hinder your path as you unravel the great mystery of the studio. Whom can you trust? What horrors await your next encounter? Insanity is the name of the game down here. The creatures of the Dark Puddles surround you as you are faced with puzzling obstacles. You're never alone. You're never safe. Your animated nightmares are just beginning.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 29.3k Steam reviews | Top 18% in Action |
| Positive rating | 89% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | Genre average 77 — top 80% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 52% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Horror · 957
- First-Person · 651
- Singleplayer · 621
- Puzzle · 564
- Cartoony · 553
- Survival Horror · 505
- Cartoon · 504
- Dark · 501
- Mystery · 481
- Indie · 472
- Story Rich · 449
- Great Soundtrack · 405
- Action · 403
- Atmospheric · 394
- Adventure · 372
Reception Metrics
Steam community
89%Very Positive · 29.3k reviews
26.1k positive · 3.2k negative
Metacritic
71/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.4/10
Curator recommendations
21.0k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
Press Quotes
“A unique horror experience with killer atmosphere.” Gamecritics “The atmosphere is intense...keeping you on your toes” Gaming Respawn “Perfect mix of nostalgic cartoons and twisted horror” GamingTrend
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
61
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 27, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Joey Drew Studios |
| Base price | $1.99 -90% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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