Prison Architect

by Introversion Software

2015

SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie

Sandbox

Excellent

SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie

Sandbox

Excellent

About

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.

Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Engine: Proprietary Engine
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Themes: Action, Business, Non-fiction, Sandbox
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age Rating: M — Mature 17+

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Where to Buy

Steam Epic GOG PlayStation

DLC & Expansions

Prison Architect: Cleared for Transfer

Prison Architect: Undead

Prison Architect: Escape Mode

Prison Architect: Free for life

Prison Architect: Second Chances

Prison Architect: Island Bound

Prison Architect: Perfect Storm

Prison Architect: Psych Ward - Warden's Edition

Prison Architect: All Day and a Night

Prison Architect: Gangs

Prison Architect: Going Green

Prison Architect: Aficionado

Available in Bundles

Prison Architect: All Day and a Night Edition

Prison Architect: Total Lockdown Bundle

Prison Architect: Nintendo Switch Edition - Bundle

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