4.8 Safe to install
About Detention
Detention is an atmospheric horror game distinguished by its cultural influences rooted in Taiwanese and broader East Asian traditions, notably Taoism and Buddhism. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Taiwan under martial law, the game explores themes of spiritual and supernatural elements reflective of the region's folklore and beliefs.
Utilizing a straightforward point-and-click interface, players assume control of characters navigating a school haunted by malevolent supernatural forces. Their objective is to uncover the stories intertwined with this eerie setting.
The incorporation of religious motifs and mythological references from Taiwanese and Chinese culture offers players an immersive experience characterized by visual artistry and atmospheric depth. The title is notable for its distinct graphics and evocative storytelling.
* Detention received the IndieCade 2017 award and was developed by Red Candle Games.
Features
- Story-driven atmospheric horror experience
- Rich Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references
- Original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock elements with traditional Asian instrumentation
- Visually compelling graphics inspired by Taiwanese literature, cinema, and music from the 1960s-70s
- Single-player 2D side-scroller architecture with point-and-click gameplay mechanics
- Multilingual support including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Press Reviews
- "A heavy dollop of Silent Hill; it’s a horror game unlike anything else I’ve played." – Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun
- "Every facet of Detention moves in one harmonious lockstep towards an unavoidable tragedy, drowning out the world around you." – Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror
- "The art direction, atmosphere, and audio design are all very well executed. It possesses a polish typically unseen in titles from small development teams." – Andy Kelly, PC Gamer
About the Developer
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- Facebook | https://m.facebook.com/redcandlegames/
- Twitter | https://m.twitter.com/redcandlegames/
- Instagram | https://m.instagram.com/redcandlegames/
Overview
Detention is a Freeware software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by 赤燭遊戲.
The latest version of Detention is 4.8, released on 12/12/2025. It was initially added to our database on 12/12/2025.
Detention runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of Detention gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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