Prison Architect

2015 construction and management simulation game

Game data

Metacritic 83

Released: 2015-10-05
User rating: 3.72 / 5
Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux
ESRB: Mature

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Game details · IGDB

81Critic score · 12 ratings

76User score · 195 ratings

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.

Released: 2015
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Engine: Proprietary Engine
Developer: Introversion Software
Publisher: Paradox Interactive