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Bendy and the Ink MachineVSMADiSON

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Bendy and the Ink Machine

ActionStrategyIndieAdventure
Quality
73Popularity
36Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 hours
−93% $1.46
Buy Now
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MADiSON

MADiSON

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
70Popularity
28Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$34.99
Buy Now

Winner

Bendy and the Ink Machine wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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11
Bendy and the Ink Machine
11 of 14 metrics
MADiSON
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.46 Wins
$34.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.69 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
109 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive Wins
87.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
25.8K Wins
3.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
23.3K Wins
2.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.5K -
382 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
132 Wins
15 -
Steam Recommendations
24.6K Wins
2.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
61 Wins
32 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Jul 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBendy and the Ink Machine

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleMADiSON

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Bendy and the Ink Machine
MADiSON

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Bendy and the Ink Machine

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.46Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +64% $2.39View
GamersGate
GamersGate$6.00View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
MADiSON

MADiSON

1 Store
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (25,781 reviews) — very positive reception
25,781 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.46 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.42)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-49% player decline
74 concurrent players — niche audience
25,781 total reviews — proven game with large community

MADiSON

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (2,978 reviews) — very positive reception
2,978 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$34.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +83%
11 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBendy and the Ink MachineMADiSON
Release Date
April 27, 2017
July 7, 2022
Developers
Joey Drew Studios
BLOODIOUS GAMES
Publishers
Joey Drew Studios
BLOODIOUS GAMES
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
61
32

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

MADiSON

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: Bendy and the Ink Machine or MADiSON?

Bendy and the Ink Machine won the comparison against MADiSON based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Bendy and the Ink Machine worth buying over MADiSON?

Based on the metrics, Bendy and the Ink Machine won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Bendy and the Ink Machine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC

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