Raising Bendy and the Ink Machine age rating: what parents should know
Bendy and the Ink Machine age rating: the ESRB rates it T (Teen) for violence, PEGI rates it 12 for violence and horror, and Apple's App Store rates it 13+, citing frequent cartoon violence and horror themes. It's a first-person horror game set in an abandoned 1930s cartoon studio, where players fight ink monsters with pipes, axes, and machine guns. Common Sense Media lists it for 12 and up, noting jump scares and no blood.
Bendy and the Ink Machine at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: T; PEGI 12; App Store 13+ - –Contact with other players or strangers
No online interaction listed - –Purchases with real money
Paid game; no in-game purchases listed - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Violence; PEGI: Horror - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | First-person horror game by Joey Drew Studios, set in a 1930s cartoon studio |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | T (Teen) — Violence; no interactive elements source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 12 — Violence, Horror (2025 PS5 and Switch release) source |
| App Store (iOS) | 13+ — frequent cartoon violence, horror/fear themes; infrequent guns; no in-app purchases source |
| Common Sense Media | 12+ — jump scares; axes, machine guns, and pipes, but no blood |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Short answer: A horror game in which a former animator returns to an old cartoon studio and finds its cartoons have come to life.
The player, Henry, explores the ink-flooded studio, solves puzzles, and escapes Bendy, a smiling cartoon devil turned monster. It's made by Joey Drew Studios and is sold on PC, consoles, and phones.
Bendy and the Ink Machine age rating: what's in it
Short answer: Teen in the US, 12 in Europe and the UK.
- ESRB: T, for Violence. The ESRB describes fighting with pipes, axes, and machine guns, and sword and axe violence in cutscenes.
- PEGI: 12, for violence and horror.
- App Store: 13+, with frequent cartoon or fantasy violence and horror or fear themes.
- Common Sense Media: 12+, for jump scares; no blood.
The sequel, Bendy and the Dark Revival, is rated T for blood and gore and violence.
The habit kids may copy: the cute face that turns scary
Bendy looks like an old, friendly cartoon, and that's part of the scare.
Try tonight: how scared, really?
If your child is scared of a character, ask: "How big is this scare, from one to five?" Then ask what would make it one number smaller. In our program, this is the lesson "True or Made Up": checking a fear against the facts.
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FAQ
What age is Bendy and the Ink Machine for?
The ESRB rates it T (Teen), PEGI 12, and Apple's App Store 13+. Common Sense Media lists 12+.
Is Bendy and the Ink Machine scary?
It's a horror game with jump scares; PEGI lists horror and Apple lists frequent horror or fear themes.
Is there blood in Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Common Sense Media says there's no blood; the sequel, Bendy and the Dark Revival, is rated T for blood and gore.
Does Bendy have in-app purchases?
The App Store lists no in-app purchases; it's a paid game.
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