Detention Player Count and Price History

Detention

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Detention

RedCandleGamesNov 1, 2016Adventure, Indie

$11.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Verified
  • Horror
  • Indie
  • Psychological Horror
  • Atmospheric
  • Puzzle
  • Story Rich
  • Adventure
  • Great Soundtrack
  • Point & Click
  • Dark
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Playing now
14
Updated 51 minutes ago
24-hour peak
17
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
2,325
Jan 1, 2017
Steam reviews
81%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Detention player count chart

Detention has very few players on Steam right now (14). Its all-time peak was 2,325.

History from Nov 1, 2016

Detention monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026not enough data-4-11.11%32
October 2026not enough data+19+111.76%36
September 2026not enough data-2-10.53%17
August 2026not enough data-16-45.71%19
July 2026not enough data+11+45.83%35
June 2026not enough data+7+41.18%24
May 2026not enough data-2-10.53%17
April 2026not enough data-5-20.83%19
March 2026not enough data+2+9.09%24
February 2026not enough data-4-15.38%22
January 2026not enough data+3+13.04%26
December 2025not enough data-18-43.9%23
November 2025not enough data-1-2.38%41
October 2025not enough data+13+44.83%42
September 2025not enough data-12-29.27%29
August 2025not enough data-1-2.38%41
July 2025not enough data+4+10.53%42
June 2025not enough data+18+90%38
May 2025not enough data+0+0%20
April 2025not enough data-19-48.72%20
March 2025not enough data+18+85.71%39
February 2025not enough data-10-32.26%21
January 2025not enough data+2+6.9%31
December 2024not enough data-8-21.62%29
November 2024not enough data-8-17.78%37
October 2024not enough data+22+95.65%45
September 2024not enough data-7-23.33%23
August 2024not enough data-5-14.29%30
July 2024not enough data+3+9.38%35
June 2024not enough data+11+52.38%32
May 2024not enough data-1-4.55%21
April 2024not enough data-14-38.89%22
March 2024not enough data+12+50%36
February 2024not enough data-2-7.69%24
January 2024not enough data-1-3.7%26
December 2023not enough data-6-18.18%27
November 2023not enough data+7+26.92%33
October 2023not enough data+3+13.04%26
September 2023not enough data-6-20.69%23
August 2023not enough data-12-29.27%29
July 2023not enough data+16+64%41
June 2023not enough data+2+8.7%25
May 2023not enough data-1-4.17%23
April 2023not enough data-11-31.43%24
March 2023not enough data+11+45.83%35
February 2023not enough data-7-22.58%24
January 2023not enough data-11-26.19%31
December 2022not enough data+4+10.53%42
November 2022not enough data-6-13.64%38
October 2022not enough data+19+76%44
September 2022not enough data-24-48.98%25
August 2022not enough data+8+19.51%49
July 2022not enough data+7+20.59%41
June 2022not enough data+6+21.43%34
May 2022not enough data-2-6.67%28
April 2022not enough data-9-23.08%30
March 2022not enough data+0+0%39
February 2022not enough data-8-17.02%39
January 2022not enough data+2+4.44%47
December 2021not enough data+9+25%45
November 2021not enough data-12-25%36
October 2021not enough data+15+45.45%48
September 2021not enough data-14-29.79%33
August 2021not enough data-3-6%47
July 2021not enough data+6+13.64%50
June 2021not enough data+11+33.33%44
May 2021not enough data+1+3.12%33
April 2021not enough data-6-15.79%32
March 2021not enough data-6-13.64%38
February 2021not enough data-21-32.31%44
January 2021not enough data+5+8.33%65
December 2020not enough data+2+3.45%60
November 2020not enough data-2-3.33%58
October 2020not enough data+21+53.85%60
September 2020not enough data+0+0%39
August 2020not enough data-18-31.58%39
July 2020not enough data-6-9.52%57
June 2020not enough data+29+85.29%63
May 2020not enough data-32-48.48%34
April 2020not enough data+28+73.68%66
March 2020not enough data-9-19.15%38
February 2020not enough data-27-36.49%47
January 2020not enough data+17+29.82%74
December 2019not enough data+3+5.56%57
November 2019not enough data-45-45.45%54
October 2019not enough data-148-59.92%99
September 2019not enough data+201+436.96%247
August 2019not enough data-18-28.12%46
July 2019not enough data+0+0%64
June 2019not enough data+30+88.24%64
May 2019not enough data-7-17.07%34
April 2019not enough data-359-89.75%41
March 2019not enough data-288-41.86%400
February 2019not enough data+553+409.63%688
January 2019not enough data+41+43.62%135
December 2018not enough data-295-75.84%94
November 2018not enough data-31-7.38%389
October 2018not enough data+231+122.22%420
September 2018not enough data+122+182.09%189
August 2018not enough data-83-55.33%67
July 2018not enough data+38+33.93%150
June 2018not enough data+15+15.46%112
May 2018not enough data+46+90.2%97
April 2018not enough data-42-45.16%51
March 2018not enough data-41-30.6%93
February 2018not enough data-30-18.29%134
January 2018not enough data+56+51.85%164
December 2017not enough data-244-69.32%108
November 2017not enough data-96-21.43%352
October 2017not enough data+164+57.75%448
September 2017not enough data+216+317.65%284
August 2017not enough data-112-62.22%68
July 2017not enough data-35-16.28%180
June 2017not enough data+151+235.94%215
May 2017not enough data-29-31.18%64
April 2017not enough data-100-51.81%93
March 2017not enough data-502-72.23%193
February 2017not enough data-1,630-70.11%695
January 2017not enough data+2,320+46400%2,325
December 2016not enough data+3+150%5
November 2016not enough datan/an/a2

How many people are playing Detention?

At this moment Detention has 14 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #7,959 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17 players. Today's peak is 13% above its 30-day average daily peak of 15.

Is Detention growing or declining?

Over the last 30 days Detention averaged a daily peak of 15 players, up 7% compared with the 30 days before (14). Its highest point this month (36) is 12% below the same period last year (41). In its first month after release (Nov 1, 2016) it peaked at 2 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 2,325, set on Jan 1, 2017.

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About Detention

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Developer
RedCandleGames
Released
Nov 1, 2016
Genre
Adventure, Indie
Steam Deck
Verified
Languages
5 languages

Screenshots

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Detention price history

$11.99
price now (US)
$2.39
lowest recorded (-80%) · Oct 27, 2026
-80%
typical sale discount · 1 sale seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Detention is at its full price of $11.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $2.40), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.39.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Checked daily.

How many copies has Detention sold?

We estimate Detention has sold 240K to 620K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $1.9M to $4.9M in gross revenue.

Estimated copies sold
240K to 620K
on Steam
Estimated gross revenue
$1.9M to $4.9M
before Steam's share and taxes

Detention reviews by language

  • Chinese (Simplified)50%
  • English37%
  • Korean8%
  • Russian3%
  • Portuguese (Brazil)3%

Share of Steam reviews written in each of the 11 biggest Steam languages. It shows where the game's players are, roughly.

These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.

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Detention reviews over time

81% Very Positive81% of 14,378 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Detention achievements

Detention has 8 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 34.8% of them; the rarest, Outstanding observer, is held by 12.1% of players.

  • Foreign landHidden achievement61.1%
  • More than a teacherHidden achievement50.3%
  • I am who I amHidden achievement49.9%
  • Everyone loves youHidden achievement33.5%
  • Back to schoolHidden achievement29.4%
  • What made you think this would work?Dial 119 or 110 with the phone.22.8%
  • CollectorPicked up all the notes.19.2%
  • Outstanding observerFind more than 90% of all observation points.12.1%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Detention DLC

Detention has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.

DLCReleasedPrice (US)
Detention, Original Soundtracks ↗Jan 12, 2017$6.99

Latest Detention news and patch notes

Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

Detention FAQ

Is Detention dead?

Detention has very few players on Steam right now (14). Its all-time peak was 2,325.

How many people play Detention?

14 people are playing Detention on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Detention?

Detention reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,325 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2017.

Is Detention growing or declining?

Detention is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 15, up 7% compared with the previous 30 days.

How much does Detention cost?

Detention costs $11.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Detention has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Detention on Steam is $2.39 (80% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $11.99 right now.

Is Detention on sale right now?

No, Detention is at its full price of $11.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.

Is Detention good?

Steam players rate Detention Very Positive: 81% of 14,378 reviews are positive.

When did Detention come out?

Detention was released on Steam on Nov 1, 2016.

Who made Detention?

Detention was developed by RedCandleGames.

How many copies has Detention sold?

We estimate Detention has sold 240K to 620K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.

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