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Detention

A side-scrolling horror adventure set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. You explore a school, solve puzzles and avoid threats, while the story draws on Taiwanese folklore and religion. It is atmospheric and story-driven, with multiple endings and a short running time. Is it your kind of game?

HorrorAtmosphericPoint and clickPlayStationPCMobileSwitch

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76%

92 ratings

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95%

10,382 reviews

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you want atmospheric psychological horror with a strong sense of place.

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you dislike dark themes, puzzle-based progress or slow, quiet pacing.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Switch
Release date: January 12, 2017
Length: About 4 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Point-and-click · Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Horror · Thriller · Survival
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 1 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Detention?: About 4 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Detention on?: Detention is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Switch.
Does Detention have co-op?: No, Detention is single-player only.
Does Detention run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Detention cost?: $11.99 on Steam.