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A true test your wits and spatial reasoning. Detour combines highway-building fun with the excitement of a competitive real-time strategy game. Construct a path for your convoy to reach its destination in this incredibly addictive title. With online multiplayer!

DETOUR is a indie, strategy and puzzle game developed by Geoff 'Zag' Keene and Richard Keene and published by Geoff 'Zag' Keene.
Released on May 16th 2011 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 1,783 reviews of which 1,094 were positive and 689 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 160 MB
  • Video Card: DirectX 9 and Shader Model 1.1 support. 512 MB required.
  • Sound: DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card

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Feb. 2025
DETOUR Has a total of 5 trading cards.
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Nov. 2024
Actually a fun game, albeit the interface could use some work. Short single player content and dead multiplayer base, though.
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May 2024
Anyone else here because of Abiotic Factor.
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May 2024
Was fun for a little bit, pick it up on sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions

DETOUR is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

DETOUR is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.

DETOUR received 1,094 positive votes out of a total of 1,783 achieving a rating of 6.02.
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DETOUR was developed by Geoff 'Zag' Keene and Richard Keene and published by Geoff 'Zag' Keene.

DETOUR is playable and fully supported on Windows.

DETOUR is not playable on MacOS.

DETOUR is not playable on Linux.

DETOUR offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

DETOUR offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

DETOUR does not currently offer any DLC.

DETOUR does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

DETOUR does not support Steam Remote Play.

DETOUR is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for DETOUR.

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DETOUR
6.0
1,094
689
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
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Developer
Geoff 'Zag' Keene, Richard Keene
Publisher
Geoff 'Zag' Keene
Release 16 May 2011
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