Underplayed Gems

Bendy and the Ink Machine (2017)

Bendy and the Ink Machine cover
Developer
Joey Drew Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 36,028 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A claustrophobic, tape-recorder-laden trek through a deranged cartoon studio that mixes dread with dark whimsy.

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What players say

Players praise the unique 1920s cartoon art style and creepy atmosphere, but the experience is marred by game-breaking save bugs that can wipe hours of progress. The story and setting are highlights, while combat feels repetitive and boss fights underwhelm.

Screenshots

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