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Bendy and the Ink Machine

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First release
Feb 10, 2017
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy, Horror, Survival
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Bendy and the Ink Machine is an indie first person puzzle-action-horror game with a unique cartoon atmosphere and an intense, frightening story line that keeps you guessing throughout.

Also known as BaTIM, Bendy and the Ink Machine: Chapter 1 - Moving Pictures, Bendy and the Ink Machine: Complete Edition, Bendy and the Ink Machine.exe

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 10, 2017
Mac
Apr 27, 2017
Linux
Apr 27, 2017
All 10 release dates
PlayStation 4
Nov 20, 2018
Xbox One
Nov 20, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Nov 20, 2018
Android
Dec 20, 2018
iOS
Dec 21, 2018
PlayStation 5
May 09, 2025
Xbox Series X|S
May 09, 2025
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
4h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
monsters, demon, 1920s, violent, great soundtrack
… All 8, voice acting, male protagonist, cartoon

At a Glance

Critic Score
87
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
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