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About the Game
A first-person puzzle horror game that turns childhood cartoon nostalgia into a nightmare, currently 70% off.
Bendy and the Ink Machine is a first-person game that blends puzzle solving, action, and horror, and Steam also tags it with adventure and strategy. You play as Henry, who returns to the abandoned animation workshop of Joey Drew Studios, a studio with a dark history. The store description calls the experience deeply atmospheric, with secrets hidden behind drawn walls and scribbled doors that reward close attention.
The core loop is built around exploring the dim, half-abandoned studio, working through puzzling obstacles, and figuring out who you can trust. Friends and foes both appear along the way and can help or hinder your progress as you work toward the studio's central mystery. The store copy stresses constant tension, with twists around every corner and the promise that you are never alone and never safe.
The setting does much of the heavy lifting. The monsters of the past dwell in the Dark Puddles, and the cartoon creations of the studio come alive around you. The store page keeps returning to the contrast between bright, familiar animation and grim horror, which is the hook the game builds its atmosphere around.
Based on its tags, Bendy and the Ink Machine is a single-player experience with Steam achievements and full controller support, so a gamepad is a natural way to play. Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing are also listed, which makes it easy to try on a living room setup or share with someone on your account.
Feature Highlights
- The game is a single-player first-person experience built around exploration, puzzles, and horror encounters.
- Secrets are hidden behind drawn walls and scribbled doors, rewarding players who look closely at their surroundings.
- Full controller support means you can play with a gamepad as well as keyboard and mouse.
- Steam achievements give you goals to chase as you uncover the mystery of Joey Drew Studios.
- Remote Play on TV lets you take the game to a larger screen, and Family Sharing is available for households and friends.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Bendy and the Ink Machine suits players who enjoy atmospheric horror mixed with puzzle solving, especially those who like the idea of twisted cartoon nostalgia. If you like stories told through environments and hidden details, the drawn walls and scribbled doors give you plenty to find. It is also a good match for anyone who wants a single-player game they can play with a controller.
Not Recommended For
If you prefer fast, combat-heavy action or multiplayer games, this single-player puzzle horror title will probably not hold your interest. Players who dislike tense, unsettling atmosphere may find the constant sense of danger draining rather than fun. Those looking for a light, relaxed experience should look elsewhere.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Bendy and the Ink Machine carries a Very Positive rating on Steam, which is 極度好評 in Steam Taiwan wording, and about 89 percent of its reviews are positive. The volume is in the tens of thousands of reviews, so the score is built on a large sample rather than a handful of opinions. That combination is a strong signal that the game has been well received by a broad group of players.
On Steam, the Very Positive label generally covers a band of roughly 80 to 94 percent positive reviews, and it signals consistent approval across a big audience. Scores with a small number of reviews can swing sharply, so they are less reliable as a guide. With a review base this large, the rating is a dependable indicator, though individual taste in horror and puzzles will still decide whether the game clicks for you.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | NT$104 | -70% |
| 2026-10-27 | NT$104 | -70% |
| 2026-07-24 | NT$349 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | NT$34 | -90% |
These are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. The regular price is NT$ 349, and the current price is NT$ 104, which is a 70 percent discount. The lowest price we have recorded is NT$ 34, set at the very start of our record, and the deepest discount we have logged is 90 percent. Our price record is still short, so the lowest point we have seen may not reflect the full range the game will reach.
The game is discounted often in our records, and it was not offered as free to keep on any day we tracked. The latest price is not our recorded low, so the current NT$ 104 is above the bottom we have seen. The highest price we recorded is NT$ 349, which matches the regular price, so the game has moved between full price and steep sales.
Now looks like a reasonable time to consider it, since the current discount is substantial and sales come up regularly. Because our price history is still limited, this verdict is tentative. If you can wait, watching the wishlist notifications may give you a chance at an even lower price.
Analysis written 10/28/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Bendy and the Ink Machine is not free right now, so you will need to purchase it on the Steam store.
- Open the Steam store page for the game in the Taiwan region to see the current NT$ price before you buy.
- If you are not ready to buy, add the game to your wishlist so it appears in your list of tracked titles.
- Turn on Steam's wishlist sale notifications so you hear about discounts as soon as they start.
- Check back here for the price trend before deciding, since the price has moved a lot in our records.
Things to Know
Bendy and the Ink Machine supports English with full audio and Simplified Chinese with full audio, but it does not include Traditional Chinese, so check the language list before buying if that matters to you. The game is not marked as adult content on Steam. Prices shown here are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions or on other storefronts. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page for the current price and offer before you buy.
