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Gent Corporation · 2024 · Windows

Steam: 82 % positive of 2,145 reviews, as of Oct 28

Some things are better left forgotten.

24 games that play like Bendy: Secrets of the Machine and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Bendy and the Ink Machine, Endacopia and INSIDE.

Player tags

  • Adventure
  • Indie
  • Horror
  • Casual
  • Puzzle
  • Cartoony
  • First-Person
  • Interactive Fiction
Map region: Psychological Horror
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Steam reviews

What players say

Reviewers from the last year are split and lean negative, mainly because it is a short, free teaser with unclear objectives and confusing puzzles.

Recent reviews from the last year are mixed and lean negative. Many players see the game as a free teaser for upcoming Bendy projects rather than a full game, and they value its eerie atmosphere, its classic cartoon horror look and the hidden secrets that hint at future releases. Fans of the franchise often say it is worth an hour. Many others find it confusing: there is no clear objective, players wander through repetitive areas, and the puzzles and codes are hard to work out without outside help. Some complain about achievements that appear for limited time and are easy to miss, and a few mention the lack of controller support and an ending that does not arrive. Several reviewers say it is only suitable for players who already know the earlier games.

Praised

  • Atmosphere and mood

    Players praise the creepy, quiet and unsettling atmosphere, with the feeling of being watched and a classic Bendy look.

    Many players
  • Hidden secrets and lore

    Players enjoy searching for secrets, codes and references that hint at future Bendy games and build the franchise's story.

    Some players
  • Free and short

    Players appreciate that it costs nothing and can be finished in an hour, which makes it a low-risk visit for fans.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Confusing with no objective

    Players find it unclear what to do, get lost in areas, and wander aimlessly without direction or a sense of progress.

    Many players
  • Puzzles hard to solve

    Players find the puzzles vague and frustrating, relying on trial and error or walkthroughs to make progress.

    Many players
  • Limited achievements and events

    Players complain that timed achievements and events are announced late or missed, and that some are impossible from certain time zones.

    Some players
Who it suits
It suits fans who already know the earlier Bendy games and enjoy searching for lore and clues about the franchise's future.
Who should skip it
It should be skipped by newcomers, players who want a clear goal or a finished game, and anyone who gets frustrated by confusing puzzles.

Summarised by AI from 49 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

By gameplay

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By look

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At a glance

What games like Bendy: Secrets of the Machine have in common

  • The tags they share most often with Bendy: Secrets of the Machine: Puzzle (22 of 24), Horror (16) and Cartoony (6).
  • They came out between 2010 and 2026, 4 of them after Bendy: Secrets of the Machine (2024).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Endacopia (99 % positive of 8,005).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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