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Prison Architect
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Critic RatingAbout
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.
Playtime Estimates
Main Story16.8h
Main + Extra43.4h
Completionist67.8h
All Styles30.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 4/9/2026
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Multiplayer
Online Co-opUp to 8
Languages
| Language | Support |
|---|---|
| Russian | Interface |
| Chinese (Simplified) | Interface |
| Spanish (Spain) | Interface |
| Dutch | Interface |
| Swedish | Interface |
| Japanese | Interface |
| Chinese (Traditional) | Interface |
| Turkish | Interface |
| English | Interface |
| Italian | Interface |
| French | Interface |
| German | Interface |
| Polish | Interface |
| Korean | Interface |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Interface |
| Czech | Interface |
| Finnish | Interface |
| Danish | Interface |
| Hungarian | Interface |
| Norwegian | Interface |
| Ukrainian | Interface |
| Thai | Interface |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | Interface |
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Game Info
Release Date10/6/2015
DeveloperIntroversion Software
PublisherParadox Interactive
PlatformsPlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
GenresSimulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
IGDB Rating76/100 (188)
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Game Modes
Single player
Multiplayer
Themes
Action
Business
Non-fiction
Sandbox
Perspectives
Bird view / Isometric
Release Dates
Xbox OneJun 28, 2016
Nintendo SwitchAug 20, 2018
LinuxOct 6, 2015
MacOct 6, 2015
iOSMay 25, 2017
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