Bendy and the Dark Revival vs Poppy Playtime
Bendy and the Dark Revival is an action-adventure horror game from Joey Drew Studios (2022) while Poppy Playtime is an action-adventure horror game from Mob Entertainment (2021).
What each one is
Steam files Bendy and the Dark Revival under Action-Adventure and Horror. In contrast, it files Poppy Playtime under Action-Adventure and Horror.
Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
At a glance
| Bendy and the Dark Revival | Poppy Playtime | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (92%, 16,194) | Very Positive (88%, 141,927) |
| Critic aggregate | No aggregate | No aggregate |
| Price | $5.99 | Free |
| Install size | 15 GB | 20 GB |
| Steam Deck | playable | playable |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Developer | Joey Drew Studios | Mob Entertainment |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Bendy and the Dark Revival vs Poppy Playtime, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Bendy and the Dark RevivalAction-adventure horror gamePoppy PlaytimeAction-adventure horror gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Bendy and the Dark RevivalHorror, Action, First-PersonPoppy PlaytimeHorror, Free to Play, PuzzleThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Bendy and the Dark RevivalScore 7.8 · 92% on SteamPoppy Playtime ✓Score 8.0 · 88% on SteamThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Bendy and the Dark Revival16,194 reviews · 1 add-on · 15 GBPoppy Playtime141,927 reviews · 4 add-ons · 20 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Bendy and the Dark Revival$5.99Poppy Playtime ✓FreeRead live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Bendy and the Dark RevivalPlayablePoppy PlaytimePlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Poppy Playtime takes 2 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
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2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Poppy Playtime (GamingPickz Score 8.0)
- The cheaper right now: Poppy Playtime (Free)
- Lighter on storage: Bendy and the Dark Revival (15 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Poppy Playtime (141,927 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
HorrorActionSingleplayerFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorAdventureIndieCartoony
Where they differ
Story RichStealthSequelCombatStrategyGreat Soundtrack
Free to PlayMysteryPsychological HorrorLore-Rich1980sThriller
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Bendy and the Dark Revival is relaxed, easy to pick up. Poppy Playtime is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| Bendy and the Dark Revival | Poppy Playtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | 2GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 |
| Minimum CPU | — | Intel Core i5 |
| Minimum RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Install size | 15 GB | 20 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Bendy and the Dark Revival · Poppy Playtime.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Bendy and the Dark Revival and 0 for Poppy Playtime. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Bendy and the Dark Revival and Poppy Playtime in scope?
Bendy and the Dark Revival has drawn 16,194 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 15 GB. Poppy Playtime has drawn 141,927 Steam reviews, ships 4 add-ons and installs in 20 GB.
Is Bendy and the Dark Revival or Poppy Playtime better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Poppy Playtime rates higher (8.0 to 7.8). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Bendy and the Dark Revival or Poppy Playtime?
Poppy Playtime is cheaper right now at Free, against $5.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.