Detention

RED CANDLE GAMES · Adventure・Puzzle

Switch
Size
2.6 GB
Rating
ESRB M · PEGI 12
Of 23 countries, the South Africa eShop is cheapest at $1.65, 87% less than the US price ($12.99).That said, buying from another country's eShop comes with hassles like card declines and switching your account region, so the real cost can be higher than shown.Based on prices collected since 2026-09-07 — earlier sales aren't included.

Price history

The US eShop price has stayed at $12.99 for 47 days since we started tracking on 9/7.

A chart will appear here once the price changes.

Prices by country (23 countries)

CountryLocal priceIn US dollarsEnds
South Africa27 ZAR -80%$1.6511/1
Norway16 NOK -81%$1.7111/1
New Zealand3.47 NZD -80%$1.9711/1
Poland8.4 PLN -80%$2.1611/1
Australia3.15 AUD -80%$2.2111/1
Germany2.09 EUR -80%$2.3511/1
Spain2.09 EUR -80%$2.3511/1
France2.09 EUR -80%$2.3511/1
Italy2.09 EUR -80%$2.3511/1
Netherlands2.09 EUR -80%$2.3511/1
Czechia52.6 CZK -80%$2.4311/1
UK1.89 GBP -80%$2.5311/1
Switzerland2.94 CHF -80%$3.5611/1
Chile7,300 CLP$7.48—
Japan1,296 JPY$8.20—
Brazil41.99 BRL$8.35—
Peru29.5 PEN$8.59—
Colombia33,000 COP$10.38—
Taiwan350 TWD$10.80—
Canada15.48 CAD$11.01—
Hong Kong88 HKD$11.21—
Mexico224.4 MXN$12.08—
US12.99 USD$12.99—

Local prices are converted at the day's exchange rate. Foreign transaction fees and local taxes aren't included. Argentina is excluded because its listed price differs from the amount actually charged.

About

Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game heavily influenced by Taiwanese/East Asian culture, religious elements and mythology. Based on the 1960s Taiwan under martial law, in this 2D atmospheric horror side-scroller, the player control characters who venture into the school beset by hostile supernatural events to uncover stories behind the haunted place. Incorporated the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

From the official Nintendo eShop listing

Screenshots

6 images · tap to enlarge · Images: Nintendo

1 / 6

Related games

Prices as of 2026-10-22