Detention
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 4 hours
- Languages
- 5 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 12.04 | Ubuntu 14.04 |
| Processor | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 | GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | OS X 10.9 (64-bit) | OS X 10.10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 | GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz | Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 | GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 3 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $11.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Detention alone?
Yes, Detention has a single-player mode.
Is Detention multiplayer?
No. Detention is listed as single player only.
How long is Detention?
Detention takes about 4 hours at a normal pace, 4 hours to complete everything, based on 4 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Detention support?
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean.
Can my PC run Detention?
The minimum is Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz, 4 GB RAM and Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000.
What platforms is Detention on?
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4.
Where is Detention cheapest?
In United States, at $11.99 on Steam, as last checked.