Detention is a Adventure game from RedCandleGames with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- RedCandleGames
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.39
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- 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
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.9 (64-bit) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: Integrated
- Recommended
- OS: OS X 10.10 (64-bit) 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 Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: Integrated
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 Storage: 3 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 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 Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Detention is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, emotional story, and narrative adventure.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, emotional story, and narrative adventure.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
It’s unsettling in a quiet, psychological way rather than relying on cheap scares.Detention is a short but incredibly atmospheric horror experience.Instead, it focuses on solving a mystery and discovering the tragedy that revolves around abuse and oppression.Immaculate presentation, ambiance, a touching story…Why it fits
Best for players who want atmosphere, psychological horror, and a narrative-driven adventure. Strong atmosphere, psychological horror, emotional story, narrative mystery, and exploration.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike unclear onboarding or want a systems-heavy game.