Detention

RedCandleGamesReleased January 12, 2017

IndieAdventureGreat Soundtrack Exploration Retro Atmospheric

GameValio recommendationMaybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Losing players
Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Fan favorite (10,417 reviews)

Why “Maybe”

The ring is the score: filled up to 67 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

Skip This
Wait for Sale
Maybe
Worth It
Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 21 hours ago$5.35$11.99−55%Buy

GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 21 hours ago$5.68+$0.33−53%Buy

Steam Official store · Price set 14 days ago$11.99+$6.64Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value66/100

$5.35: very accessible price
55% off: solid discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history

Now $5.35Lowest recorded $2.39Full price $11.99

Quality91/100

96% positive (10,417 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
10,417 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 96% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 10kNegative 445

Popularity32/100

Players up 50% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
10,417 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players

Players now 17Peak in period 27

Game details

Developers: RedCandleGames
Publishers: RedCandleGames
Release date: January 12, 2017
Platforms: Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements: 8
Steam recs: 12,953
Official website: redcandlegames.com/detention
Supported languages: 5 languagesSee the list
English · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Japanese · Korean
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +4See the list
Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *: Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible

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Frequently asked questions

Is Detention worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Detention cheapest?

The best current deal for Detention is on Kinguin for $5.35.

That's a 55% discount.

What type of game is Detention?

Detention is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Detention available on?

Detention is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Detention released?

Detention was released on January 12, 2017.

How many people are playing Detention?

According to recent data, Detention has approximately 17 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Is Detention on sale right now?

Detention is currently 55% off on Kinguin for $5.35.

Who made Detention?

Developed by: RedCandleGames

Published by: RedCandleGames

What are the best deals for Detention?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Detention across different stores:

Kinguin: $5.35 (-55%)
Gamivo: $5.68 (-53%)
Steam: $11.99

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