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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Release
Oct 6, 2015: Windows, Linux, Mac
Jun 28, 2016: Xbox One
Aug 2, 2016: PS4
May 25, 2017: Android, iOS
Aug 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

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
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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"Players are rating this around 78 on IGDB."

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201 ratings

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78

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