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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 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.

Release Date
October 06, 2015
Rating
81.1/100

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Single player Multiplayer Non-fiction Business Sandbox Action

Screenshots

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Game Details

Studios

  • Introversion Software
  • Double Eleven
  • Paradox Interactive

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Game metadata sourced from IGDB. · Last updated Mar 22, 2026