Games like Detention

"The Cat Lady" is a dark, psychological horror adventure game. Players control Susan, a woman who has decided to take her own life, but finds herself intervened by strange events and a group of beings known as "The Parasites." As she delves deeper into their world, she must confront her own inner demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. The game features point-and-click gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative about mental health, trauma, and redemption.

"Year Walk" is a first-person adventure game set in 19th century Sweden, where you venture into the dark woods on a vision quest to foresee your future. Solve puzzles, discover cryptic folklore creatures, and delve into the game's built-in encyclopedia to understand the supernatural phenomena. This edition includes new locations, updated art, additional puzzles, and an integrated encyclopedia.

In SOMA, you explore a forgotten underwater research facility, PATHOS-II, where machines are sentient and resources are scarce. Uncover the truth behind the chaos by accessing terminals and documents, while avoiding corrupted humans, twisted creatures, and insane robots. With no combat option, you must outsmart or outrun your enemies to survive and shape the fate of the station.

"Layers of Fear" is a single-player horror action game with an intriguing story and good gameplay, set in a densely atmospheric Victorian-era mansion. As an insane painter, you explore the ever-changing environment, searching for your magnum opus, while experiencing hallucinations and uncovering the secrets of your madness. The game boasts amazing graphics, perfect music, and emotional depth, but can be very grinding and buggy, with some elements that may make you laugh.

"Tales of the Black Forest" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a dark and mystical forest. Players uncover secrets and make choices that affect the story's outcome, while encountering strange creatures and solving puzzles. The game features hand-drawn art and a hauntingly beautiful original soundtrack.

"The Last Door: Collector's Edition" is a point-and-click horror adventure game set in Victorian England. After receiving a cryptic letter from a schoolmate, Jeremiah Devitt investigates an abandoned manor and uncovers a long-buried secret involving occult and otherworldly horror. The game contains four episodes with enhanced graphics, unlockable bonuses, and remastered sound, inviting players to explore dark settings with only a lamp and magnifying glass.

"The Medium" is a horror game where players control a psychic medium who can explore both the real and spirit worlds simultaneously. Players use their psychic abilities to solve puzzles, uncover disturbing secrets, and avoid the monstrous Maw. The Deluxe Edition includes an original soundtrack and an art book inspired by Polish surrealist Zdzisław Beksiński.

Inside is a puzzle-platformer adventure game where you control a boy in a dystopian world. The boy must escape from the clutches of a mysterious organization, solve challenging puzzles, and avoid detection while uncovering the dark secrets of this eerie world. With atmospheric visuals and suspenseful gameplay, Inside is a captivating and immersive gaming experience.

"Firework is a single-player Horror Adventure game set in a remote Chinese mountain village, where a rookie police, Lin Lixun, re-investigates a closed case of a massacre after an accidental fire at a funeral. The game features a wonderful and wholesome story, delightful visuals and soundtrack, creating a very atmospheric experience as the past of the victims emerges, leading to a bewildering case of supernatural phenomenon or an elaborated murder."

"Gone Home: Console Edition" is a story exploration game set in 1995 where you return home to an empty house and must discover what happened to your family. It's a critically acclaimed and award-winning game, known for its realistic portrayal of characters and emotional depth, with over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes commentary available. The game has been praised for being a defining indie game of its generation and a unique love story.