Detention is an atmospheric horror game developed by Red Candle Games Inc. It is heavily influenced by Taiwanese/East Asian culture, particularly Taoism and Buddhism, and is set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law.

In Detention, players control characters who venture into a haunted school plagued by hostile supernatural events. The game incorporates religious elements based on Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, providing players with a unique gaming experience.

The game features a story-driven gameplay with a simple point and click mechanism. It offers a captivating soundtrack that fuses Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments. The graphics and sound are inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.

Detention is a single-player 2D side-scroller with multiple language support, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.