Bendy and the Dark Revival
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Game
Game2017
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Developer Joey Drew Studios
Bendy and the Ink Machine is an episodic survival horror game developed and published by Joey Drew Studios. It was initially released to Game Jolt on February 10, 2017, as the first of five chapters, with a full worldwide release on October 27, 2018. The game was also released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on November 20, 2018, being published by Rooster Teeth Games, for iOS and Android on… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
501 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
82
LovedLoved
309 positive · 70 negative
95% range 77–85%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 309 | 70 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 18 | 6 | 72 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 1 | 10 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
16,960 of 19,546 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
81% recommend · 213 yes, 50 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 263 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (33,210 of 37,297 positive).
Many players praise the game's unique 1930s cartoon art style and atmospheric horror. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the gameplay repetitive, consisting mostly of fetch quests and simple combat. [4][5][6] Several players note technical issues like bugs and poor optimization. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [4]
This game is easily one of the most boring game I've played in a while because this is just a walking sim with the occassional combat that feels bad due to the fact that it consists of you just holding S and clicking on the goop monsters till they die. I feel like the puzzles in this game are too simplistic with the exception of Sammy's song in chapter 2. The entirety of Chapter 3 consists of you doing fetch quests …
- [1]
Bendy and the Ink machine is a light-horror adventure game. The game's most striking feature is that it maintains a 1930s cartoon aesthetic, albeit with creepy dilapidated, worn out, and rusty environments. It has a monochromatic palette art style, with mostly black, white, and sepia yellow tones. Gameplay involves exploring a creepy abandoned animation studio, fetching mini quests, solving puzzles, fighting …
- [2]
While the gameplay could be better and final boss battle a bit underwhelming, this game is still one of the most refreshingly original and atmospheric horror games ever. It's truly a one of a kind game with great story telling, slowburn suspense and a fascinating world. Easily one of the best indie horror games of the golden era.
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This game is one of the first ever mascot horror games before the trope became oversaturated. I think on its own without the nostalgia it' a 5/10. It's very slow and boring during the first three chapters. It consists too much of find part A for machine A. There is barely any chase scenes and the fighting, hiding mechanics are lackluster. The scare factor isn't really there unless you're younger than 12. Chapter …
- [3]
Bendy and the Ink Machine is a stylish indie horror game that blends creepy atmosphere with clever puzzles. Its hand-drawn cartoon aesthetic and eerie sound design create constant tension, even without heavy jump scares. While the gameplay can feel simple at times, the mysterious story and unsettling world make it memorable. Overall, it’s a solid choice for players who enjoy atmospheric horror and narrative-driven …
Summarised from 34 of the 358 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Bendy and the Ink Machine talk about unique and beautiful art style; those who didn't talk about repetitive fetch quest gameplay. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
According to the aggregating review website Metacritic, Bendy and the Ink Machine received "mixed or average reviews" on its console ports. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 58% of critics. The website Rock, Paper, Shotgun considered the first chapter one of the best free games from the week. The game's storyline and setting were mostly praised. Most reviewers noted that the game's art style resembles the "Steamboat Willie" era of Disney's cartoons, with PlayStation LifeStyle describing Bendy as an "obvious parallel" between other cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse or Betty Boop. Liam Martin of Express said that the…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 501 · most liked first---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Grandma ☑ Adults ☑ Teens ☐ Kids ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Top tier ☐ Fast ☑ Decent ☐ Potato ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Call of Duty®: Black Ops…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is easily one of the most boring game I've played in a while because this is just a walking sim with the occassional combat that feels bad due to the fact that it consists of you just holding S and clicking on the goop monsters till they die. I feel like the puzzles in this game are too simplistic with the exception of Sammy's song in chapter 2. The entirety of Chapter 3 consists of you doing fetch quests several times until weird woman betrays you. The fact that player moves so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am reluctantly recommending this game. As much as I hate the bugs and how poorly optimized the game is, I appreciate it for what it is and what it sets up for Dark Revival. Along with that, it has characters that, despite not even seeing most of them, you get to care about them and their stories. It has a good story, and while it doesn't have the best writing, I wouldn't call the writing bad. Just be warned, this game runs worse and scared me less than Security Breach. Also 16-year-old me…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bendy and the Ink machine is a light-horror adventure game. The game's most striking feature is that it maintains a 1930s cartoon aesthetic, albeit with creepy dilapidated, worn out, and rusty environments. It has a monochromatic palette art style, with mostly black, white, and sepia yellow tones. Gameplay involves exploring a creepy abandoned animation studio, fetching mini quests, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, and overcoming a few stealth sections. The game takes approximately 4 hours to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game. You can tell it draws a lot of inspiration from BioShock, which is one of my favorite games. I also like the art style and creative theme. But the game is just so BORING. It's almost entirely just fetch quest after fetch quest. Go here. Pick up highlighted thing. Go there. Place highlighted thing. Repeat over and over. The combat is so rudimentary it's almost non-existent. Swing. Back up slightly to avoid an attack. Swing again. Repeat. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Day 356 of Bluesky. Bendy and the Ink Machine. This game keeps me up at night sometimes. Has been for some years. The atmosphere and lurking horror of it is just incredible. Play or watch it if you so choose.
positive · AI labelView post →The game is a bit boring for me (not bad, just unengaging). It starts off scary, but once the game gives you the ability to fight back, the tension quickly fades. After that, it becomes a repetitive cycle of fighting, a little hide-and-seek during the mid game, and then more fighting until the end. If you’re looking for a truly terrifying experience, this isn’t the game for you. PS There are virtually no puzzles; about 98% of the gameplay is about “finding items,” with only the remaining 2%…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While the gameplay could be better and final boss battle a bit underwhelming, this game is still one of the most refreshingly original and atmospheric horror games ever. It's truly a one of a kind game with great story telling, slowburn suspense and a fascinating world. Easily one of the best indie horror games of the golden era.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You begin thinking it’s just an old-school cartoon vibe and leave with psychological damage, ink in your soul, and a personal beef with Alice Angel. The atmosphere is amazing, the soundtrack makes you paranoid, and the game does a great job reminding you that no one here can be trusted, not even the save system. Pros: ✔️ Unique art style ✔️ Creepy atmosphere ✔️ Interesting story Cons: ❌ Bugs ❌ Quests that refuse to progress ❌ I collected 5 hearts and the game pretended nothing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is epic. All I want to say for the people who are just now playing this, actually listen to the Tapes. While only some actually give you hints on what your supposed to do (Like the first one in Chapter 1) and how some are actually required to progress the story, they give interesting backstory.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been wachting video's about bendy and the ink machine for years, and when i finally desided to download this game, i understood why it was so popular back in 2018. i could not recommed this game enouth, the music, the art stile, the characters, EVERYTHING was crafted beautifully. if you wanna understand why i like this game so much. well... you should just go play it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Epic Games PC/Mobile] Bendy and the Ink Machine | 100% off/Giveaway. PC: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bendy-and-the-ink-machine-60cf5a Android: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bendy-and-the-ink-machine-android-4fc7c4 iOS (EU only): https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bendy-and-the-ink-machine-ios-eece7b
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. By Chapter 2 I already felt my soul started to leave my body. Despite this I continued to play the game and quite frankly didn't enjoy it too much. It's not even like this game was necessarily bad and I can tell a lot of love went into making it, it's just that a lot of the game really seemed aimless and more like it was aping Resident Evil in the worst ways, such as Finding the Thing you need in the trashcan just to open door #3, which then has another section with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a fantastic art style. If I'm being honest, that's it. I paid $2 for this game, which is about what I think it's worth. It's clear there is some beautiful artistry here, a lot of love in the creation of this game, and clearly an adoring fanbase. The question I have to ask myself though is... Why??? I went into this game with a lot of excitement and I was shocked at how boring this title is, how atrocious the gameplay was. I feel like I'm going insane??? This game is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is just as great as I remember being a 7-8 year old watching Jacksepticeye, Dawko, and other YouTubers play this, and now being 15, owning the game for myself, playing it was like a dream come true! Thank you Joey Drew Studios for giving us such an amazing game and cheers to the rest of the games (and movie) to come!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you can do all the stuff in this game which you cant do in real life, like fighting ink monsters with pipes and talking to women
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →😈SPOOKY TIME!!😈 🔥My boy has been telling me to play this game for almost a year now… So it’s time for some more Indie horror with… BENDY AND THE INK MACHINE! I have never seen anything, or played this game before… Let's get the spookies!!!🔥 🔴Live now! 🔴 🔗In bio! 🎨by @razzbird.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Great story-driven game. I'd give it 10/10. Whoever made it, it’s a masterpiece. I played it with pleasure, didn’t encounter a single bug, everything worked perfectly
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is one of the first ever mascot horror games before the trope became oversaturated. I think on its own without the nostalgia it' a 5/10. It's very slow and boring during the first three chapters. It consists too much of find part A for machine A. There is barely any chase scenes and the fighting, hiding mechanics are lackluster. The scare factor isn't really there unless you're younger than 12. Chapter Four and Five are the best of the bunch and the creativity of the devs is shown.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bendy and the Ink Machine is a stylish indie horror game that blends creepy atmosphere with clever puzzles. Its hand-drawn cartoon aesthetic and eerie sound design create constant tension, even without heavy jump scares. While the gameplay can feel simple at times, the mysterious story and unsettling world make it memorable. Overall, it’s a solid choice for players who enjoy atmospheric horror and narrative-driven experiences. 🎮🖤
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →.apk file for android apps. I want to create apk files for the games I've purchased on Google Play. If I use the Google Files apps, it won't compress the whole game into apk *(for example, APK file size for ‘Bendy and the Ink Machine’ is only ~2mB.)* For now, only local backup seems to be the functional method.
neutral · AI labelView post →Alice Angel fanart from back in 2023 when I tried Bendy and the Ink Machine. I ended up not loving the game, but the character designs are great. #TraditionalArt #FanArt #VideoGameFanArt #BATIM #Monochrome
negative · AI labelView post →TONIGHT at 9:30pm EST it's time for the Bendy and the Ink Machine finale! :) This game has jumpscared me more than any other, I think!! :))))) Heartrate monitor will be on! twitch.tv/punksqueak #vtuber #vsky #furry
neutral · AI labelView post →We’re having an indie flash sale to support indie devs! Check out games like Clair Obscur, Tinkerlands, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Going Medieval + many more! Let's show some love for these indie gems 💜💎 Full list here bit.ly/indies-sale #indiegames #indiedevs #ClairObscur
neutral · AI labelView post →Its a really cool horror game and i grew up watching fgteev playing it and now im playing it myself it has a really good story but has a lot of puzzles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game. I really love the art style visual. it made me felt like i was inisde the cartoony world. simple gameplay. not that scary, jumpscare here and there. There is no punishment factor when you die so game was easy. The story plot in the end was insane. 4/5. wish it was longer
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First two chapters are just picking up items hoping a new door would open, but after that the game play gets better and the story picks up
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beat Bendy and the Ink Machine last night! I really enjoyed this game. Sadly at the end, my screen just went black for no reason and I didnt get to see the whole ending 💀 but I looked it up lol Also, Boris my beloved
positive · AI labelView post →I haven't interacted with the Bendy and the Ink Machine fandom since the first game ended, yet I still draw it #art #batim #bendy
neutral · AI labelView post →Making the jump. Hello, hello, everyone, it's a pleasure to meet you. #cosplay #bendyandtheinkmachine
neutral · AI labelView post →Gonna do the Bluesky thing where I look for people who have the same interests as I do... Pokémon Minecraft Five Nights at Freddy's Friday Night Funkin' Undertale/Deltarune Mario Sonic the Hedgehog Bendy and the Ink Machine Angry Birds (Unrelated bonus: Romcom anime) Now to play the waiting game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Random Screenshots of my Games #28 - Bendy and the Ink Machine. *Bendy and the Ink Machine* is a game about an animation studio that tried to bring their classic cartoon characters to life... with horrifying consequences.  You play a man named Henry who was invited back to the old animation studio he used to work at, by Joey Drew, the head of Joey Drew Studios (which is also this game's developer).…
neutral · AI labelView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After several years of procrasinating finishing this game I finally did! and what did I think? well- i'm quite disappointed lmao, i'm incredibly surprised Bendy was able to become a pillar in mascot horror while it's first game is just so boring and not fun I understand this title was made by a tiny tiny team and I shouldn't be too harsh but the amount this game goes from mediocre to just plain bad by the final chapter is insane, hyping up this villain the entire game just for the final…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game once when i was little, and its still as fun as it was back then! There are literally NO flaws about this game. I love the gameplay, the gimmicks, the characters, and the entire style of the game! "It's simply awe inspiring what one can accomplish with their own hands."
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →really good horror game, also great length of the game. My favourite fight was against that carousel thingy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked the game at first ، the art style is amazing and gives it a unique atmosphere, and I was genuinely enjoying the experience. Unfortunately, a bug ruined the fun for me. At the end of Chapter 3, the game glitched and got stuck, and my progress stopped saving. I tried replaying the chapter from the menu multiple times, but nothing worked. Right now, I can’t continue the game unless I restart from the beginning, and I’m honestly not sure if I want to replay everything just for one…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looking for active moots, Horror Game Edition!! ✨ 👻👻👻 #promosky #mootsky 🔪 Little Nightmares 🔪 Amnesia The Dark Descent 🔪 Condemned Criminal Origins 🔪 Bendy And The Ink Machine 🔪 Kio's Adventure 🔪 Layers Of Fear 🔪 Ellen 🔪 Sally Face 🔪 Wick Yes, I've played ALL of these and they're so good! 👻😈👾
positive · AI labelView post →Game has cool atmostphere and art, gameplay is bland, had some neat little jump scares that I wasn't expecting. Unfortunately the achievements are a buggy mess. Anything tied to collectibles have to be done in one sitting, save quit half way through and the progress towards collectibles just completely gets lost. If you start a chapter, grab some of them, then finish achievements won't pop. Chapter select for clean up is completely useless, doesn't count towards anything.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First playthrough review time. Bendy and the Ink Machine is a first person horror game with a very different style compared to many other games in the genre. It combines an old cartoon look with a dark and mysterious atmosphere, creating a world that feels unusual from the beginning. The design has a distinct style, especially in how the game builds its atmosphere. The game has detailed environments and the abandoned studio setting is filled with small details that make the world more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I grew up watching people play this game and I always thought the story was super unique and cool. I'm so happy to finally own it and play it for myself
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I remember when I was 8 years old and seeing the beta chapter 1 and wanting the game but my mom would never let me play it cuz bendy is the devil fast forward 8 years later I now have it on the ps5 epic games and steam and I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love this game to death every one should try this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →QOTD: What was your first indie game? Bendy and the Ink Machine was my first introduction to indie games. The first indie game that I sat down and completed was Date Everything. #vtuber #indiegame #spark_gem #forgottenarchives #dateeverything #bendyandtheinkmachine
neutral · AI labelView post →Hello everyone seeing us for the first time! Our indie studio has already released: 🎮 A Bendy and the Ink Machine fan game (PC) 📱 Frood Show (Android) 💼 Dream Job (PC) Now we’re working on a new cross-platform game for PC and mobile! Stay tuned! #IndieDev #Bendy #GameDev #MobileGame #PCGame #Unity
neutral · AI labelView post →Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons. 🔑 Key requests on #PressEngine 🔗 https://pressengine.games/bendy-and-the-ink-machine #gamedev #indiegames #games #xbox #ps5
neutral · AI labelView post →this game had so many hidden bacon soups and audio logs i had to use tutorials
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has been my favorite since it came out and still seven years later I'm still playing it over and over again!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Favourites: Game genre edition WRPG:Secret of Evermore JRPG: Earthbound Horror: Bendy And The Ink Machine Soulslike: Dark Souls Life Sim: Animal CrossingWild World Fighting: Skullgirls 2nd Encore MMO: Wizard101 Racing: Mario Kart Wii Platformer: Ape Escape 3 Shooter: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
positive · AI labelView post →Bendy And The Ink Machine if it was peak: (Also holy fuck i remember this game lmfao-)
positive · AI labelView post →Is fun and is not too stressful to complete. Story is well told.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm on Bendy and the Ink Machine, chapter 5. I'm going in blind and only now playing it in the long time this game has been around. It's got it's moments but I genuinely do love the game! Definitely reminds me of my favorite Bioshock games. <3 ...also... Toon TF... I need... to... draw that.
positive · AI labelView post →[Game Bundle] Fright of your Life. $13: * Pathologic 2 * Moons of Madness * Hidden Deep * Tormented Souls * Bendy and the Ink Machine * STASIS: Bone Totem * Bendy and the Dark Revival * Alan Wake Collector's Edition
neutral · AI labelView post →The votes are in and the tie has been broken! starting this Monday our next Spooktober game is "Bendy and the Ink Machine"! see you there! #Spooktober #Twitch #BendyandtheInkMachine
neutral · AI labelView post →This is one of those instances where I really do WANT to give this game a good review. There's so much to love about it, not least of which is the depth of its character and charm. However, Steam asks "Would you recommend this game to other players?" To which, I'm forced to say "No." They aren't asking "Did you love certain aspects of this game?" or "Is this game best experienced as a Let's Play?" Bendy and the Ink Machine tells an extremely compelling story. It may not be the greatest story…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →W game. i went to go smash it to the angel gal but then i realized what am i doing with my life
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty cool story game. i dont really have anything bad to say about it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a really interesting take on the Horror mascot genre. As much as I love this game, growing up with it and taking a big part of my childhood, now that I'm older I can't help but notice the flaws it has. If you're looking for an actual horror game, this is not the game for you. Bendy and the Ink Machine used to release on Chapters, with each chapter releasing over the span of some weeks/months. With every chapter, new characters appeared and people instantly had their favorites…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yo, Whoever actually recommends this game is biased by nostalgia. This game built a good horror atmosphere and had some decent puzzles for the first two chapters, but that was only an hour. The other three hours in the other three chapters were terrible. The atmosphere completely died, there were no good scares any more and instead the game opts for horrible AI to take over the enemies. The three boss fights near the end of the game were all terrible and utilized horrible and brainless AI to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Painfully boring. Your just walking around collecting junk while nothing interesting happens.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes this game is good and all, but you will probably need to install the "Smooth Bendy" mod because the games camera is super bugged and that mod fixes it very well and gives more options for the game.
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