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SeriesPrison Architect

Prison Architect

Critic score12 critics
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First release
Oct 06, 2015
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Simulator, Strategy · Non-fiction, Sandbox, Action, Business
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox 360

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.

Also known as Prison Architect: Xbox One Edition (Game Preview), Prison Architect: Mobile, dowser.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 06, 2015
Mac
Oct 06, 2015
Linux
Oct 06, 2015
All 9 release dates
PlayStation 4
Jun 28, 2016
Xbox One
Jun 28, 2016
Xbox 360
Aug 02, 2016
Android
May 25, 2017
iOS
May 25, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Aug 20, 2018
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
17h
Main + Extras
44h
Completionist
68h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
2d, construction, resource management, management, building
… All 11, steam trading cards, pre-release public testing, steam workshop, tooltips, mod support, previously on - pc gamepass

At a Glance

Critic Score
81
Main Story (IGDB)
17h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
44h
Completionist (IGDB)
68h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 59,786 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Online co-opIGDB · 1 Nov

Feature data: IGDB

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