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Detention

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App ID 555220
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher RedCandleGames, AGM PLAYISM
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 31758187
Last Record Update 20 October 2025 – 01:53:00 UTC ()
Release Date 12 January 2017 – 15:35:00 UTC ()
😎 80.38%
14k reviews
10
In-Game
😱 Horror 🕴 Psychological Horror 🌫 Atmospheric 🧩 Puzzle 📚 Story Rich

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Steam price history

Current Price $11.99
Lowest Recorded Price $2.99 at -75% 26 June 2025
Currency Current Price Converted Price Lowest Recorded Price
U.S. Dollar $11.99 $11.99 $2.99 $2.99 at -75%
Russian Ruble 279 ₽ $3.42 -71.45% $0.84 69 ₽ at -75%
Kazakhstani Tenge 2050₸ $3.81 -68.19% $0.95 512₸ at -75%
Brazilian Real R$ 23,99 $4.44 -62.95% $1.10 R$ 5,99 at -75%
Indian Rupee ₹ 409 $4.66 -61.12% $1.16 ₹ 102 at -75%
Ukrainian Hryvnia 199₴ $4.77 -60.17% $1.17 49₴ at -75%
Vietnamese Dong 140000₫ $5.31 -55.68% $1.32 35000₫ at -75%
Indonesian Rupiah Rp 99999 $6.02 -49.77% $1.50 Rp 24999 at -75%
Philippine Peso ₱359.95 $6.15 -48.66% $1.53 ₱89.98 at -75%
Malaysian Ringgit RM27.00 $6.38 -46.76% $1.59 RM6.75 at -75%
Uruguayan Peso $U269 $6.75 -43.65% $1.68 $U67 at -75%
Colombian Peso COL$ 26500 $6.82 -43.11% $1.70 COL$ 6625 at -75%
Chilean Peso CLP$ 6500 $6.84 -42.95% $1.71 CLP$ 1625 at -75%
Mexican Peso Mex$ 129.99 $7.04 -41.21% $1.76 Mex$ 32.49 at -75%
Kuwaiti Dinar 2.25 KD $7.34 -38.78% $1.82 0.56 KD at -75%
South African Rand R 129.00 $7.40 -38.26% $1.85 R 32.25 at -75%
Japanese Yen ¥ 1180 $7.76 -35.25% $1.94 ¥ 295 at -75%
Qatari Riyal 28.99 QR $7.95 -33.61% $1.98 7.24 QR at -75%
Norwegian Krone 80,00 kr $7.97 -33.45% $1.99 20,00 kr at -75%
Thai Baht ฿269.00 $8.20 -31.58% $2.05 ฿67.25 at -75%
CIS - U.S. Dollar $8.59 $8.59 -28.36% $2.14 $2.14 at -75%
New Zealand Dollar NZ$ 14.99 $8.59 -28.29% $2.14 NZ$ 3.74 at -75%
South Korean Won ₩ 13000 $9.08 -24.25% $2.27 ₩ 3250 at -75%
Canadian Dollar CDN$ 12.99 $9.28 -22.56% $2.31 CDN$ 3.24 at -75%
Singapore Dollar S$12.50 $9.63 -19.68% $2.40 S$3.12 at -75%
Peruvian Sol S/.32.95 $9.70 -19.07% $2.42 S/.8.23 at -75%
Taiwan Dollar NT$ 299 $9.72 -18.93% $2.40 NT$ 74 at -75%
U.A.E. Dirham 38.00 AED $10.34 -13.70% $2.58 9.50 AED at -75%
Costa Rican Colon ₡5200 $10.38 -13.37% $2.59 ₡1300 at -75%
Saudi Riyal 39.00 SR $10.39 -13.27% $2.59 9.75 SR at -75%
Australian Dollar A$ 16.95 $10.99 -8.28% $2.74 A$ 4.23 at -75%
Hong Kong Dollar HK$ 88.00 $11.32 -5.56% $2.83 HK$ 22.00 at -75%
LATAM - U.S. Dollar $11.99 $11.99 $0.42 $0.42
MENA - U.S. Dollar $11.99 $11.99 $0.69 $0.69
South Asia - USD $11.99 $11.99 $2.99 $2.99 at -75%
British Pound £8.99 $12.00 +0.10% $2.99 £2.24 at -75%
Polish Zloty 43,99zł $12.06 +0.59% $3.01 10,99zł at -75%
Israeli New Shekel ₪43.95 $13.33 +11.20% $3.33 ₪10.98 at -75%
Euro 11,99€ $13.91 +16.07% $3.47 2,99€ at -75%
Swiss Franc CHF 12.00 $15.07 +25.70% $3.76 CHF 3.00 at -75%
Chinese Yuan N/A N/A $2.10 ¥ 15 at -61%
Valve suggested prices are shown on package pages.

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Additional Information

Developer RedCandleGames
metacritic_name Detention
metacritic_score 83
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/detention?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher RedCandleGames
Store Release Date 12 January 2017 – 15:35:24 UTC ()
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community_hub_visible Yes
AbsoluteMouseCoordinates Yes
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/redcandlegames/
https://x.com/redcandlegames
https://www.youtube.com/redcandlegames/
Primary Genre Indie (23)
Store Genres Adventure (25), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 12 January 2017 – 15:35:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 31 October 2019 – 08:46:50 UTC () (1572511610)
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Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not support cross-platform saved games
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not support cross-platform saved games
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 20 October 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 6035340
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
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    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
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Content Descriptors General Mature Content (5)
First seen on SteamDB 8 November 2016 – 06:17:01 UTC (), in changelist #2427796
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Traditional Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes Yes

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timestamp27 November 2019 – 06:38:06 UTC

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timestamp 23 November 2016 – 02:43:18 UTC

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