Bendy and The Ink Machine Online

Bendy and the Ink Machine is a survival horror game that mixes exploration, puzzles, and combat. Players step into the role of Henry Stein, a former animator who goes back to his old studio after receiving a letter from Joey Drew, the company’s founder. What looks like a simple visit quickly turns into something darker when Henry discovers the Ink Machine and the twisted creatures it has created.

Gameplay relies heavily on moving through the studio in first-person view, where players solve tasks using collected items, uncover hidden areas, and piece together what happened to the company. Weapons range from simple tools like a pipe or an axe to rarer options like a Tommy Gun. Enemies require different strategies to defeat, and careless moves lead to quick deaths. To survive, players can duck into hiding spots such as Little Miracle Stations or respawn at Bendy statues placed throughout the levels. Along the way, audio recordings expand the backstory, often hidden in out-of-the-way locations for those who explore carefully.

Players can pick up cans of Bacon Soup as collectibles, which reference the game’s creators and also restore health. Each chapter uncovers more of the studio’s underground secrets, keeping the focus on survival while revealing the grim history of Joey Drew Studios.

The demo, which includes the first two chapters, can be played fast and easily online at kbhgames.com for free, right in the browser without any installation.