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Prison Architect

A top-down management sim in which you design and run a prison. You lay out cells and facilities, connect power and water, hire guards and staff, manage money and keep prisoners under control. Things tend to go wrong as the prison grows, and fixing them is most of the game. Is it your kind of game?

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78%

209 ratings

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85%

62,396 reviews

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you like planning layouts and managing resources and staff.

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you want fast action or dislike spreadsheets and micromanagement.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch
Release date: October 6, 2015
Length: About 44 hours
Difficulty: 2/5 (estimated)
Genres: Simulator · Strategy · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Business · Non-fiction · Sandbox
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Online up to 8
Languages: 7 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Prison Architect?: About 44 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Prison Architect on?: Prison Architect is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch.
Does Prison Architect have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 8.
Does Prison Architect run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Prison Architect cost?: $29.99 on Steam.