Prison Architect
The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various as…
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Jan 25, 2021
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About This Game
The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and connecting utilities, hiring and assigning staff, including a warden, guards, workers, and more. The player needs to recruit staff to unlock more aspects of the game. The player is also responsible for the finance, and keeping their inmates content.
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Introversion Software
- Publisher:
- Paradox Interactive
Quick facts
- Release
- Oct 6, 2015: Windows, Linux, MacJun 28, 2016: Xbox OneAug 2, 2016: PS4May 25, 2017: Android, iOSAug 20, 2018: Switch
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Nintendo, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, and Indie
- Tags
- Resource Management and Management
- Moods
- Tactical
- Social styles
- Online co-op, Co-op, Solo, and Multiplayer
- Demo
- Not announced
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| Czech | |||
| Danish | |||
| Dutch |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
1 6
Content descriptors
Drug Reference, Strong Language, Nudity, Blood, Violence, Sexual Content, Partial Nudity
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GameHubber interest
Not enough ratings yet
Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Introversion Software
- Publisher:
- Paradox Interactive
Quick facts
- Release
- Oct 6, 2015: Windows, Linux, MacJun 28, 2016: Xbox OneAug 2, 2016: PS4May 25, 2017: Android, iOSAug 20, 2018: Switch
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Nintendo, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, and Indie
- Tags
- Resource Management and Management
- Moods
- Tactical
- Social styles
- Online co-op, Co-op, Solo, and Multiplayer
- Demo
- Not announced
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| Czech | |||
| Danish | |||
| Dutch |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
1 6
Content descriptors
Drug Reference, Strong Language, Nudity, Blood, Violence, Sexual Content, Partial Nudity
Reviews
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"Players are rating this around 78 on IGDB."
IGDB
201 ratings
OpenCritic
78
IGDB aggregate snapshot for Prison Architect.
201
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