Detention vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Detention vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Detention Coconut Island Games, RedCandleGames, Red Candle Games V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date January 12, 2017 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Developer RedCandleGames, Coconut Island dba Shanghai Kena Information Technology Co Stunlock Studios
Publisher Coconut Island Games, RedCandleGames, Red Candle Games Stunlock Studios
Official Site http://redcandlegames.com/detention/?lang=en https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Adventure, Indie, Puzzle Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Average Playtime 4 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo PC
Available On PlayStation Store, App Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 83 / 100
Community Rating 4.1 / 5 (136 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Detention vs V Rising: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Detention and V Rising hinges on platform availability, hardware, and genre preference. Detention is a single-player horror puzzle game with a Metacritic score of 83 and a community rating of 4.1/5. It runs on low-end hardware (min: 4GB RAM, 3GB storage) and is available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch—ideal for those with older PCs or who prefer mobile/console gaming. Average playtime is 4 hours, making it a short experience. V Rising is an action-adventure MMO with single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes, requiring a 64-bit OS, 12GB RAM, and 7GB storage (PC only via Steam). It has a community rating of 3.7/5 and an average playtime of 7 hours. For Filipino gamers on a budget or with limited hardware, Detention is the more accessible and highly rated option. If you have a capable gaming PC and prefer longer, multiplayer survival/crafting gameplay, choose V Rising. Note: No price data is available; check respective store pages for current pricing in PHP.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

Price data is not provided. Check PlayStation Store, App Store, Steam, or Nintendo eShop for current pricing in Philippine pesos.

Which game requires a more powerful PC?

V Rising requires a 64-bit OS, 12GB RAM, and 7GB storage with a dedicated GPU like GTX 750 Ti. Detention runs on much lower specs: 4GB RAM, 3GB storage, and integrated graphics like Intel Core 2 Duo.

Which game has longer playtime?

V Rising has an average playtime of 7 hours, while Detention averages 4 hours. V Rising also offers multiplayer and co-op for extended replayability.

Which game is available on more platforms?

Detention is available on PC, PlayStation, iOS, Android, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. V Rising is only available on PC via Steam.