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Home › Games › Detention Updated March 2026

Is Detention safe for children?

Not Rated Adventure, Indie, Puzzle Not recommended
In-game screenshots
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Detention - Parent Guide **Detention** is a dark, atmospheric horror game with strong violence and gore that's not suitable for children. The story-driven experience features disturbing imagery and a creepy tone throughout. This indie adventure is best reserved for mature teens and adults who enjoy psychological horror.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
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In-App Purchases
None
About the game
Genre
Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
Released
2017
ESRB Rating
Not Rated
Available on
Nintendo Switch, iOS, PC, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Android
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
Where to play
🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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