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Bendy and the Ink Machine

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3.7/5

( 16 Reviews )

3.7

16 Reviews

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Bendy and the Ink Machine
Description
"Bendy and the Ink Machine®" is a first person puzzle action horror game that begins in the far days past of animation and ends in a very dark future. Play as Henry as he revisits the demons of his past by exploring the abandoned animator's workshop of Joey Drew Studios. With twists and turns aro...
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Horror
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, Story Rich, Atmospheric, show 10 more... Puzzle, First-Person, Dark, Great Soundtrack, Horror, Funny, Mystery, Violent, Cartoony, Survival Horror
Critics reviews
58 %
Recommend
GamingTrend
90/100
Worth Playing
9.5/10
CGMagazine
7/10
User reviews

3.7/5

( 16 Reviews )

3.7

16 Reviews

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Product details
2017, Joey Drew Studios, ...
System requirements
10, 64, 8 GB RAM, 4GB Dedicated, Version 12, 2 GB available space...
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
6.5 h Main + Sides
11.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

FAQ
Description
"Bendy and the Ink Machine®" is a first person puzzle action horror game that begins in the far days past of animation and ends in a very dark future.

Play as Henry as he revisits the demons of his past by exploring the abandoned animator's workshop of Joey Drew Studios. With twists and turns around every corner, "Bendy and the Ink Machine" is sure to thrill you... and decimate your childhood.

You'll never look at cartoons the same way again.

This first chapter sets the tone for the adventure ahead.
Solve the riddle. Escape the workshop.

Above all, fear the machine and survive.

© Copyright 2017-2024; Joey Drew Studios Inc.
Bendy®, Bendy and the Ink Machine®, Bendy and the Dark Revival®, Bendy: The Cage™, Bendy: Lone Wolf™, The Bendy characters, images and logos are trademarks of Joey Drew Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction . Stellar support and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
6.5 h Main + Sides
11.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Horror
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, Story Rich, Atmospheric, show 10 more... Puzzle, First-Person, Dark, Great Soundtrack, Horror, Funny, Mystery, Violent, Cartoony, Survival Horror
Works on:
Windows
Release date:
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Company:
Joey Drew Studios / Joey Drew Studios
Links:
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Game features
Controller support
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Single-player
Languages
English
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Deutsch
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español
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français
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italiano
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Português do Brasil
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русский
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中文(简体)
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日本語
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FAQ

What operating systems is Bendy and the Ink Machine compatible with?

Bendy and the Ink Machine is officially supported on Windows.

Does Bendy and the Ink Machine have DRM?

No! GOG games have no DRM and can be played without an internet connection, totally offline. Some bonus content might require an internet connection to download, but we do our best to limit that need. Read more about DRM.

Do you need GOG Galaxy to play Bendy and the Ink Machine?

No! You do not need GOG Galaxy to play Bendy and the Ink Machine. GOG gives you the option to download a fully offline installer and install Bendy and the Ink Machine that way, without using GOG Galaxy. GOG Galaxy is used for synchronization of achievements and cloud saves, but its usage is totally optional. Read more about GOG Galaxy.

What are the system requirements for Bendy and the Ink Machine?

Minimum: System: 10, Processor: 64, Memory: 8 GB RAM, Graphics: 4GB Dedicated, DirectX: Version 12, Storage: 2 GB available space.

Critics reviews
69
Top Critic Average
58 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
GamingTrendby Codi Spence
90/100
Bendy and the Ink Machine takes players down a corrupted nostalgia trip, full of old school cartoon characters mixed with twisted horror. Exploration, puzzle solving, and the occasional fight are the name of the game, even if the save system could be better. If you don't enter Joey Drew Studios for the gameplay, you'll be enthralled by the story.
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Worth Playingby Fran Soto
9.5/10
Despite the gameplay issues, Bendy and the Ink Machine is a fun and creative survival-horror title. Its excellent graphical design and tense atmosphere create a solid backdrop for horrifying shenanigans. An intriguing story motivates players to keep going and find out what's happening next. Bendy delivers fun, and it delivers scares with a tasteful "less is more" formula that builds up the horror as we go. Unique puzzles and collectibles encourage exploration and advance the story to keep players engaged. It's an unorthodox type of horror game, but Bendy and the Ink Machine utilizes two opposite genres that complement each other to create a solid title. The use of cartoon characters in a horror atmosphere blends the purity of animated characters with the terrifying ideals of a scientist gone mad. As we progress, we learn sad truths behind the animation team that led to the spiraling downfall of innocent people. Bendy and the Ink Machine may be a sleeper hit, but it's worth any survival-horror fan's time.
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CGMagazineby Brendan Quinn
7/10
A unique and creative horror game filled with boring puzzles and clunky combat
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User reviews

Posted on: February 2, 2025

LethalJimK

Verified owner

Games: 39 Reviews: 1

Solid indie game, fun concepts

This is a solid indie game with some fun concepts. It took me around four hours to get through the story. There are strong influnces from Bioshock on the setting, quest design, and some gameplay elements. However, there is less combat, which is probably a good thing since it's not a strength of this game. I would have enjoyed more wordbuilding, although this might be in the sequel. The concept, enemy designs, and atmosphere were engaging. Don't get this game for its combat or puzzles, but it's a solid game for its occasional spooks and unique visuals.

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Posted on: July 26, 2025

technoarchangel

Verified owner

Games: 3 Reviews: 3

Game works faster than Steam!

I am getting more FPS on GOG Galaxy with this game than Steam I really wish GOG Galaxy would adopt other games in the future! Got my controller working but I wish it would work similar to Steam rather than games being picky on the controller. GOG Galaxy is indeed good for gaming but still needs work on the controller support.

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Posted on: March 8, 2025

SnackyBoi

Verified owner

Games: 4 Reviews: 1

Not bad just a bit cumbersome

Watched the series get played alot when I was younger. Glad to snag a copy for a decent price on GOG. I did have some difficuties with minor bugs and glitches but no game is 100% perfect 24/7. If possible please do give BatIM a try if it goes on sale sometime!

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Edited on: December 7, 2025

Posted on: December 7, 2025

Planescaper

Games: 537 Reviews: 13

Only for those with strong imagination

Play if you like to walk through an atmospheric horror setting to witness the beginning of a series. Apparently, this is the entrance point for the Bendy franchise. But one I can not recommend in 2025. Most of it features just fell flat for me. The puzzles primarily revolve around fetch and bring with regular backtracking included. The combat is rudimentary at best, let alone the constant groaning of the monsters adding to their patheticness. The story is kinda unique but also weird with plenty of hints but little in terms of resolution. The horror aspect felt more like somewhat creepy, probably because I couldn't relate much to the characters at that stage. The only selling point I could find is the vintage art style which constantly delivers – if only playing the game wasn't so tedious.

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Posted on: May 13, 2025

Shygirl4991

Verified owner

Games: 113 Reviews: 1

Fun but confusing

The game is lots of fun to playthrough till your reach the final chapter then things feel they get messy and confusing when it comes to strory

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