Detention — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 83 · Steam 96%)
- The price is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
An atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan during a period of martial law. It incorporates religious elements drawn from Taiwanese and Chinese culture and mythology, with a distinctive visual style.
Did you know?
It was developed by the Taiwanese studio Red Candle Games, which later created the controversial horror game Devotion.
Best price today
€2.39
all-time low: official €2.39 · keyshop €3.10 near low
The cheapest Detention key right now costs €2.39 at Steam — the best of 11 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €2.39.
The average low over the past 5 months was €4.18.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
Steam best price Official store
GameSeal Marketplace
Kinguin Marketplace
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Gamivo Marketplace
Fanatical Official store
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Detention prices by store 8
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Official store | €2.39 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €4.99 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €5.24 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €5.61 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €7.24 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €7.54 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €11.66 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €11.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€2.39
Oct 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€3.10
Sept 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €2.39 | €4.99 |
| Sept 2026 | €11.99 | €3.10 |
| Aug 2026 | €11.99 | €4.99 |
| Jul 2026 | €11.99 | €4.75 |
| Jun 2026 | €11.99 | €5.65 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Steam, Kinguin, GameSeal, Gamivo, G2A, Driffle, K4G, Fanatical
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All-time low so far: €2.39
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 7/8/10 |
| 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 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Can Detention be played single-player?
Yes, Detention is a single-player game.
What languages does Detention support?
Detention is available in: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Does Detention use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Detention uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Detention key?
The cheapest Detention key is currently sold by Steam for €2.39. That is the best of 11 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €2.39.
How much does Detention cost?
Detention currently costs from €2.39 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
Is Steam an official store or a keyshop?
Steam is an official store — keys come directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.