Ink Inside
Developer Blackfield Entertainment LLC
INK INSIDE is a cozy & chaotic story-driven action RPG from ex-Cartoon Network (+ horror) devs! A unique indie cartoon + RPG adventure with beat-em-up & ball combat, laughably weird items, crazy deep lore, live action cutscenes, handmade assets, human orchestrated soundtrack, and heart. From the Steam store page
138 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Mastodon) · newest Oct 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
60 positive · 2 negative
95% range 89–99%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 12 | 1 | 60 |
| Steam reviews | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
What players are saying
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 63 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (70 of 72 positive).
Players praise the game's charming art style, engaging story, and fun dodgeball combat. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the game ends abruptly, feeling unfinished. [4][5] Several posters involved in development express pride and excitement. [6][7][8]
- [1]
Incredibly cool!! I already played the free first page and loved it, but after playing the full game I'm realising how much I was missing before! I love everything: the art, the gameplay, the story... Really good game, give it a try!
- [13]
Impressively heartfelt, incredibly well-designed (ludonarrative harmony, wow!), and a great ride from start to finish. The kind of game that takes an hour or two to get interesting, but before you know it it's 3am and you just figured out how finishers work, so you unlocked the juggernaut job to rescue a fudge breathing dragon for the ♥♥♥♥♥♥ princess of cursing. I found it worth replaying (twice!), just to see how …
- [11]
I've been following this game's development for a while, and I'm really psyched now that it's out to see that it's everything I was hoping it would be. Right from the jump, this game is a pure delight. The characters and animations feel right out of a Saturday Morning Cartoon, and the dodgeball battle mechanics are tight and surprisingly deep, with all sorts of power-ups, side quests, and Special Moves. It's …
- [2]
I've been really enjoying my time with Ink Inside. It's got a lovely hand-drawn style for its characters and world that works really well with the game's 'real world' video interludes to create a unique whimsical setting for the game. It has great voice acting and well written dialogue that really bring the characters to life. One of my favourite elements is the 'frisbee' disc-throwing battles, they're a lot of fun. …
- [3]
i'm having a TON of fun with this game so far! it has an engaging story, interesting characters, fun gameplay and visuals, and a super catchy soundtrack. also i want a plushie cloud guy immediately
Summarised from 34 of the 139 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
97% of the 63 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Ink Inside. The complaint that keeps coming up: game ends abruptly, feeling unfinished. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 138 · most liked firstOUR GAME IS OUT NOW! Buy our game to support an awesome indie team! Bonus if you leave a review after you play🎉 #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #inkinside store.steampowered.com/app/2137880/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Some cool Robot concepts I did for the game ”Ink Inside” The first 2 are concepts for Robot Boyfriend. Check out Ink Inside on Steam! #artpost #gamedev #gameart
neutral · AI labelView post →Some Bug concepts I did for the game “Ink Inside” that I thought were cool. Check out Ink Inside on Steam if you get a chance! #artpost #gamedev #gameart
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the things I’m most excited for in 2025 is #InkInside is coming to Switch! I can’t wait to play this game, hear *my voice* on Nintendo Switch! It won’t be my first Switch credit, but it’s my first time voicing a character on a Switch game, and I’m so excited. #IndieGame #IndieGames #Nintendo
positive · AI labelView post →🔴 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙒𝙄𝙏𝘾𝙃!!! Indie Tuesday & Chill? Game: Ink Inside ➡️ @blackfieldent.bsky.social ⏩️ www.twitch.tv/pellylicious #Twitch #Gaymer #LGBTQ #Gay #InkInside #KeyMailer
neutral · AI labelView post →Playing a game you did voices in is so funny, because I just defeated a character I voiced, in order to wear a character I voiced, in order to meet another character I voiced🤣 #VoiceActing #VoiceActor #InkInside #IndieGame
positive · AI labelView post →Do you want to support an indie, queer-centered, queer-made, all-platforms video game? #InkInside is an upcoming dodgeball ARPG #indiegame that you can play singleplayer or co-op with 2 #nonbinary main characters Wishlist us on Steam & follow @blackfieldent.bsky.social! Help us hit 1000 followers🦋
neutral · AI labelView post →Game devs post your first shipped game and your latest shipped game (Ink Inside and Castle Doombad launched on the same day so I gotta add both!)
neutral · AI labelView post →If you like gay people and animation, come follow me🏳️🌈 I am producer of a Saturday morning cartoon-inspired game called Ink Inside. Main characters are both nonbinary and we have lesbians. Disney could never💛🤍💜🖤🧡🤍🩷 Free demo here:
neutral · AI labelView post →For new folks, hi! I’m Radiant (he/him) I’m producer & a voice actor @ Blackfield working on a queer dodgeball ARPG called #inkinside🔴💨 I’m also co-lead on upcoming game Himbo Hunter & site lead of indie games media site, Press SPACE to Jump🟢 Come follow me!🌈✨ #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey y’all, did you know Ink Inside is only 2 reviews away from 40? If you buy the game and review it, we’d be very happy! Only need 2 of you to make it happen😄 #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #ARPG
neutral · AI labelView post →STREAM START!!! we are playing INK INSIDE today, a little indie game w/ dodgeball mechanics based on a lost nickelodeon pilot! its also got a paper aesthetic so DUH we have to play it COME HANG OUT AND CHILL WITH ME!
positive · AI labelView post →#GDC WEEK IS HERE 🔥 So, let’s make new industry friends with a round of online networking? Hello, devs! Shila asked me to partake, so: Hi! I’m Radiant G (he/him), #indiedev producer of ARPG #InkInside, VN #CoasterKisser, upcoming narrative game #HimboHunter, & soon [REDACTED] 👀 Nice to meet you!🌈
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi Bluesky. Meet our game! #InkInside #IndieGame
neutral · AI labelView post →INK INSIDE IS OUT NOW! Buy our game to support an awesome indie team! Our game is 15% off for the first few days too!!! Bonus if you leave a review after you play🎉 #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #inkinside
neutral · AI labelView post →Ready to upgrade your game library this week? 🎮 Score Ink Inside & 4 other awesome games for just $24.99 with the #StandUpToCancer Bundle on Xsolla Mall! 🔗 Check it Out Here: x.la/mall/bundle/... #IndieGame #IndieGames #InkInside #JuegoIndie #RPG
neutral · AI labelView post →We’ve gotten a couple of bad reviews on Ink Inside because the teaser at the end of the game was accidentally put before the credits instead of after, making some folks think the game was unfinished. If you play & enjoy it, please rate us on Steam! We’d really appreciate it. #IndieGame Store Page⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →As the artist who made all of these environments possible in 3D, I'm really excited that everyone can finally play the game! Please consider giving us a chance by giving the game a try! We appreciate you, even if you don't like the game. <3 But we hope that you do like the game! ;D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today's indie game is Ink Inside! This is a co-op dodgeball beat-em-up RPG! Play as Stick, an unfinished doodle as he adventures through warping soggy notebooks, seeing all sorts of doodles! Complete quests, fight enemies, gear up, & explore! Dev: @blackfieldent.bsky.social Link below!
neutral · AI labelView post →Here are some Dragon concepts I did for the game “Ink Inside” Check out Ink Inside on Steam if you get a chance! #artpost #myart
neutral · AI labelView post →Remember when Steam Summer Sales used to be good? INK INSIDE is 50% OFF! 💨🔴 $9.99 gets you: - Co-op RPG with unique beat-em-up & ball combat - Lovable characters with deep lore & lots to explore - Brian David Gilbert store.steampowered.com/app/2137880/... #InkInside #SteamSummerSale
neutral · AI labelView post →Best of BDG (part 1) 🧍 @briamgilbert.bsky.social makes us laugh our butt(s) off as Stick the Stick figure. Check out their amazing work in this compilation from the first part of the game! Please Wishlist INK INSIDE on STEAM! (It really helps <3) #indiegames #steamsummersale #briandavidgilbert
neutral · AI labelView post →⚫️OFFLINE⚫️ Thank you for vibing with me tonight with the State of Play and checking out Ink Inside for the first and getting to vibe with some of the wonderful folks who worked hard to put this game together. I had a blast! ♥️
positive · AI labelView post →Thanks to those who came to our #InkInside Launch Party!🎉 To celebrate how well it went, we’re releasing INK INSIDE: DELUXE EDITION early😱 This is full game, digital art book, AND soundtrack currently on SALE for less than the price of the base game!🔴💨 #IndieGame #IndieGames #RPG #beatemup #Steam
neutral · AI labelView post →Use that Steam gift card your grandma gave you and pick up our new indie game Ink Inside! Hurry while the Deluxe Edition is still on sale!!! store.steampowered.com/bundle/48438... #shamelessplugfortheindiegamewemade #InkInside #indie #indiegame #indiedevs
neutral · AI labelView post →With the heart and soul of a Saturday morning cartoon, this charming #indiegame from @blackfieldent.bsky.social began life as an animated pilot episode! ✏️ Experience a touching animated story brought to life in our review for Ink Inside by @scree.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/ink-...
neutral · AI labelView post →INK INSIDE is honored to be a part of STEAM COUCH CO-OP FEST🎮🎮 20% OFF all week, #InkInside is a co-op dodgeball beat ‘em up game inspired by Saturday morning cartoons. Starring Brian David Gilbert & Deneen Melody. #IndieGame #CouchCoOpFest #Steam 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2137880/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Surprise! There’s an End-of-the-Year stream from one of our Launch Party streamers! Ring in the New Year right with @smirky.live streaming our game #InkInside @ 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm GMT! 🔗 He’ll be live here: twitch.tv/smirky #Streamer #IndieGame #IndieDev #Twitch #Cartoon
neutral · AI labelView post →I have never wrote a review for a game but this was disappointing. Summary: Graphics and game play where great, so was the local co-op and difficulty....but the STORY LINE isn't finished. why is this even released as a full game. At first I really enjoyed this game, BUT it seems that the game is Unfinished and shouldn't have been released. 84% into the game and it suddenly ended in a horrible cut scene that explained nothing. Why is this game released if its not finished and labeled as a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly cool!! I already played the free first page and loved it, but after playing the full game I'm realising how much I was missing before! I love everything: the art, the gameplay, the story... Really good game, give it a try!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let's talk INK INSIDE! 💨🔴 We made an ⭐awesome⭐ video hyping you up for the game: • Describing how to play it 🚗🚗🥋 • Who our awesome team of only human artists are ✏️ • And what to expect NEXT (a YouTube show made from assets of the game! 👀) 🤘 WATCH, and SHARE plz! <3 youtu.be/Hbs_G3IGRyM
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been really enjoying my time with Ink Inside. It's got a lovely hand-drawn style for its characters and world that works really well with the game's 'real world' video interludes to create a unique whimsical setting for the game. It has great voice acting and well written dialogue that really bring the characters to life. One of my favourite elements is the 'frisbee' disc-throwing battles, they're a lot of fun. I've been playing on Steam Deck and the controls work great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're playing a new game on stream today whose protagonist is voiced by Brian David Gilbert!! Come check out a soon-to-be-released game with me, Ink Inside! twitch.tv/its_radsy
positive · AI labelView post →📢 ISO AAPI GAME DEVS 📢 My co-worker, fellow VA cast member (she plays Vampire Princess in Ink Inside🧛🏼♀️) & friend: the lovely Cidney Delacruz-Hale💖 is doing an #AAPI game dev Starter Pack!🌏 If you’re AAPI, this is one you won’t want to miss! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev ⬇️Reply to the QTd post⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →Fantastic list and made me come across Ink Inside never heard of this before! A cartoon pilot from somebody who seemed to work on Cartoon Network games who made a dodgeball story local co op game! #blutoid #indiegames store.steampowered.com/app/2137880/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Why isn't everybody talking about this? Should be in GOTY conversations.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i'm having a TON of fun with this game so far! it has an engaging story, interesting characters, fun gameplay and visuals, and a super catchy soundtrack. also i want a plushie cloud guy immediately
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Welcome to the party Blackfield! 🖤 I’m the lead animator for Ink Inside! We’ve been working on this adorably crazy game for 3 years now and are so excited for everyone to play it! ✨🔴💨 #indiedev #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →It's been two months since @blackfieldent.bsky.social's #InkInside released and we can't thank you enough for the amazing reviews you're leaving on Steam! And to celebrate, you can enjoy Ink Inside with a 20% discount right now, including the Deluxe Edition! Y'all are made of the stuff of heroes!
neutral · AI labelView post →Impressively heartfelt, incredibly well-designed (ludonarrative harmony, wow!), and a great ride from start to finish. The kind of game that takes an hour or two to get interesting, but before you know it it's 3am and you just figured out how finishers work, so you unlocked the juggernaut job to rescue a fudge breathing dragon for the ♥♥♥♥♥♥ princess of cursing. I found it worth replaying (twice!), just to see how much love and nuance is squeezed into each dialogue and character, in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game's not finished. It just ends out of nowhere 1/3 of where it should have. I appreciate indie devs and their efforts, but this ain't it chief
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm live! Come see me play @blackfieldent.bsky.social's new game Ink Inside! I'm part of the release week launch party and I will be just as weird as I normally am, but with more being bad at video games and less writing. #indiegames #streamer twitch.tv/anotherindie...
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been following this game's development for a while, and I'm really psyched now that it's out to see that it's everything I was hoping it would be. Right from the jump, this game is a pure delight. The characters and animations feel right out of a Saturday Morning Cartoon, and the dodgeball battle mechanics are tight and surprisingly deep, with all sorts of power-ups, side quests, and Special Moves. It's forgiving enough to be a good coop experience, but deep enough to reward skilled play.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm the character artist on Ink Inside, so I'm obviously biased, but it's hard to deny that there's something special about this game! With the sentimental story, the off the wall humor, the cartoon art style, 2 player couch co-op, and *bleeping* dodgeball! What's not to love? We are a very small indie team trying to create something fun and different, give Ink Inside a try and let us know if we did!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is going to hurt me emotionally, isn't it? Think Toy Story with Andy grown up, but indie film meets brilliantly drawn doodles playing dodgeball but definitely already teasing some emotion. The fight mechanics are quite fun, and really different. Brings out the kid in you for sure! Looking forward to playing more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not really my type of game, but I'm quite enjoying this! Will play more!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Saturday, 9AM-9PM EST, my Extra Life 2024 stream Pt. 1. I will be playing through a game that I helped produce along with its creator (Ink Inside, out 12.12, wishlist today, buy everyone you know a copy!). There will be laughs, shenanigans, swears, etc. I'll start the annual sob stories tomorrow.
neutral · AI labelView post →I like the game so far! The story line is cute and lighthearted with fun characters. Graphics are adorable and the mechanic is easy to understand. I know I still have a ways to go, but I'm having fun so far!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Didn't know I needed a dodge ball game but it's pretty fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A New video just dropped on the channel- an absolutely unhinged indie RPG called Ink Inside! youtu.be/t6ahl-g8sdA #indiegames #inkinside #VTuberUprising
neutral · AI labelView post →okay i've been putting this off for too long two months ago i was sent an email with a steam key for Ink Inside! from the forty—four minutes i played of the game, i really enjoyed it and highly recommend! thanks to @blackfieldent.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to play this for free 1/2
positive · AI labelView post →FAT CATBOY PLAYS INK INSIDE A COOL INDIE GAME MADE BY A TEAM OF EX CARTOON NETWORK ANIMATORS COURTESY OF THE DEV TEAM! #inkinside #keymailer twitch.tv/rj_thelonelyvt
neutral · AI labelView post →Ink Inside is a fun indie RPG.
positive · AI labelView post →Ink Inside is coming out soon on consoles and we’d love a signal boost! The game is very queer and heartfelt. I am producer and one of our main voice actors! More details and trailer below⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →Hiiiiieeeeeeee 👋 I’m live playing more of @blackfieldent.bsky.social game Ink Inside and giving away FREE game codes! 💜 twitch.tv/miles_of_ama... #gaming #indiegame #live #twitch #femalegamer #indie
neutral · AI labelView post →Just started playing this one, but it's awesome so far. Really beautiful looking game. Vibrant artwork and colors that really stand out. Character voices and sound are well done. The game play is fun and has a good, balanced level of difficulty, and is fast-paced and engaging. For an indie game like this, the quality is very high. It's impressive, the care that went into this one. Looking forward to finishing it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I LOVE the unique animation style of this game! It's so fun to have the cut scenes in live action, as well. The game does a great job about walking you through the controls and rules, and the story line is very intriguing! Definitely worth the purchase price!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In full disclosure, I am close friends with the team at Blackfield and have had the pleasure of being able to follow along with Ink Inside's development prior to its release. But that said, what I need to share is my first-hand knowledge of the INSANE level of passion and care the team has poured into this wonderful game. Ink Inside is bursting at the seams with charm. Here you have an completely original world with unique (and hilarious) characters, beautiful art direction and animation, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is with great honor that Ink Inside finally has a release date! 📽️Coming December 12th on Steam!📽️ It would mean the absolute world if everyone would check this out, because the first 2 hours of the game are free!🍰
neutral · AI labelView post →the voice acting and story were phenomenal, and the combat was challenging but not impossible. I fell in love with all the characters (Especially stick) and I may have to write the first fanfic for this game.
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