A late night at the office becomes an inky nightmare in Bendy and the Dark Revival. As an animator at Arch Gate Pictures, you’ve entered a twisted reality where cartoons have come to life. Discover the insidious secrets of a decrepit film studio and stay one step ahead of its evil mascot, Bendy, who terrorizes the halls as the Ink Demon. Can you avoid getting permanently erased?

What we love: The delicious tension. Terrifying mechanical creatures leap out from dark hiding places, shadowy Lost Souls patrol the sepia-toned hallways, and, worst of all, the Ink Demon looms over everything. He’s unpredictable and unstoppable, and it’s instant doom if he catches you in the open. Hide!

Quick tip: Once you unlock Flow—your short-range teleportation ability—keep an eye out for high ledges or suspended crates. You’ll often find goodies like slugs, Gent parts, or an ability-boosting ink canister.

Meet the creator: Canadian developer Joey Drew Studios shares its name with the fictional animation empire at the heart of the Bendy games. For this sequel to 2018’s Bendy and the Ink Machine, the team added action-focused elements, like a powerful pipe weapon that can smash open doors and flatten foes.