Report updated Apr 21, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Inked is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Inked?

Inked is a narrative-driven puzzle game by Pine Studio that follows a rogue samurai on a quest to restore his lost love. The game is notable for its distinct visual style, featuring a world rendered entirely in ballpoint pen drawings, and its focus on emotional storytelling.

Current Momentum

v1.58 · 2mo ago

Active

Last updated 71d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Ballpoint Pen Art StyleStandard

The game world is uniquely designed using an immersive, hand-drawn ballpoint pen aesthetic.

Puzzle-Driven GameplayStandard

Players interact with the environment through spatial and geometric puzzles that control the world.

Narrative ExperienceStandard

The story explores themes of loss and hope, centered on the journey of the Nameless Hero and the mysterious Artist.

Original SoundtrackStandard

The experience is complemented by an emotional and moving musical score.

How much does it cost?

Paid

Who Built It?

Pine Studio app icon

Pine Studio

(35.6K)

Crafting tactile, immersive puzzle experiences that prioritize aesthetic detail and narrative depth. Helping players unwind through discovery-based gameplay.

Portfolio

2

Apps

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What other apps does Pine Studio make?

Explore the full Pine Studio report

Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Pine Studio.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Inked?

How's The Games Market?

How does it evolve in the Games market?

Rank progression

87 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Inked

Key Takeaways

Inked is a critically acclaimed, premium puzzle game that differentiates itself through a cohesive, hand-drawn art style and a poignant, story-driven campaign.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Inked, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Inked Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 21, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/inked

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