Detention
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About Detention
Detention is a 2D side-scrolling horror game set at Greenwood High School in a remote mountainous area of 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Two students are trapped in a school changed by evil creatures, and must explore its ominous rooms, solve puzzles and find a way to escape. As they hide from rampaging monsters and interact with objects, the mysteries of the campus reveal the dark past of a cursed school.
Story and setting
The game draws on Taiwanese cultural references and East Asian traditions, including Taoism, Buddhism and Chinese mythology. Its story unfolds in a fictitious world, combining these elements with the school’s unsettling atmosphere.
Explore the school
You guide the main characters through the school in a classic point-and-click style. Search otherworldly rooms for items to interact with, solve puzzles and avoid the creatures that roam the halls.
Sound and visuals
The original soundtrack combines electronic, lo-fi and rock music with traditional Asian instruments. The game also features its own graphics.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Detention is $5.15 at Kinguin. That is 57% less than on Steam, where it costs $11.99. 8 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
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Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and Detention stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for Detention are: Windows 7, GeForce 9600 GS, Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Detention is a single-player game.
Yes. Valve rates Detention as Verified on the Steam Deck: it runs well out of the box.
Buy Detention 57% cheaper than on Steam.
Detention is available for 57% less in shops such as Kinguin, Eneba, or GameBoost.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.
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