Developer posts and news about this game.
Version 1.7 of Dead Detention is out now! This is a small update, but it makes some really important improvements to the script --it polishes lots of dialogue, further beefs up all the character arcs and improves some of the sequencing. It also makes a few additional visual impro
Version 1.6 of Dead Detention is out now! This is a small update that backports some new features and tweaks from one of my new games currently in development--namely a dialogue box closing animation--but I also took the opportunity to refine the writing and visuals a bit more! Y
Version 1.5 of Dead Detention is out now! It features improved Gamepad controls, a new unlockable extra, QOL updates, and lots more! It's also 70% off for the next two weeks ! This will be the final major update for the game (though I'll continue to fix any bugs or issues that po
The Final Update for Dead Detention - Version 1.5 - will be released in two weeks on August 23rd! (This will be timed with another sale.) You can try the beta version early by selecting the beta branch from the build options !! My main focus was to improve the Gamepad controls in
Dead Detention Version 1.4 is out now . It includes a new song, a new flashback scene, more arts and crafts theming, plus lots of other tweaks and improvements. It's also 70% off for the next two weeks! Patch Notes Stronger Arts and Crafts Visual Theming Paper Plates Moved some r
Dead Detention is part of Steam's Zombies vs. Vampires Fest 2025 ! To celebrate, you can grab the game for 70% off throughout the week long event! You can also grab the soundtrack for 20% off , too. Thanks for playing! More soon, Jack
Dead Detention Version 1.3 is out now . This is easily the biggest update yet! It adds stronger arts and crafts visual theming , new visual effects , atmospheric audio , hard mode improvements and better pacing in Episode 5 . The game is also 60% for the next two weeks, and the s
Version 1.2 of Dead Detention is out now ! It features a detailed polish pass across the entire game; mostly focused on refining lots of the visuals. It also features new microgames, more accurate achievement icons, new Steam branding, and other neat improvements. The game is als
Version 1.1 of Dead Detention is available now! This first major update features many improvements, fixes and tweaks. The biggest update is the improved performance - which fixed several issues with the texture pages. It plays so much smoother now. Check out the full patch notes
Minor Fixes and Improvements Lowered texture page size for faster sprite loading Fixed "Dai" surname inconsistencies in the character bios Wrote a different final dialogue line to better reflect the themes of the story Balancing Made the boxing minigame *slightly* easier in hard
Minor Fixes Fixed some alt dialogue not displaying Fixed the Library plot token showing after the fire starts Fixed the boss shadow's right leg missing texture Episode 4 Developed the ending scenes further Episode 5 Improved the bike crash scribble Improved the kill together scri
Writing Fixed "fire escape" typo in episode 5 Fixed "see ya" typo in episode 6 Changed "Mum" to the American form ("Mom") Added some alt dialogue to reflect previous choices Settings Added a gamepad rumble setting UI The faces on the moral choice bars are positioned more centered
My comedy/adventure visual novel "Dead Detention (Rescribbled)" is out now! It features.... 6 Episodes 3 Endings 15 Songs 3 Difficulties (Including an unlockable Hard Mode) Dozens of Microgames LOTS of scribbles Several extras to unlock (such as secret lore and a boss rush mode)
Hey everyone! DEAD DETENTION is releasing this Friday - on October 11th! (Just in time for Halloween!) It features 6 episodes, 3 endings, 15 songs, 5 unlockable extras, 10 achievements, dozens of microgames, and a LOT of scribbles! Make sure to wishlist the game and try the demo