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Prison Architect

Prison Architect

Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie

by Introversion Software

Score

Ratings

Published

7.6

1

2015

IGDB 7.6 · Players 7.0

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Information

Consoles

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

How Long to Beat

Rushed17h
Main story44h
Completionist68h

Developer

Introversion Software

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Release Date

Oct 6, 2015

Age Rating

ESRB MPEGI 16

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Information

Consoles

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Developer

Introversion Software

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Release Date

Oct 6, 2015

Age Rating

ESRB MPEGI 16

How Long to Beat

17h

Rushed

44h

Main story

68h

Completionist

Synopsis:

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.

Where to play

Official siteSteamEpic GamesGOGNintendoPlayStation

DLC & Expansions (12)

Prison Architect: Escape ModeDLC

Prison Architect: Escape Mode

Prison Architect: Free for lifeDLC

Prison Architect: Free for life

Prison Architect: All Day and a NightDLC

Prison Architect: All Day and a Night

Prison Architect: AficionadoDLC

Prison Architect: Aficionado

Prison Architect: Cleared for TransferDLC

Prison Architect: Cleared for Transfer

Prison Architect: Perfect StormDLC

Prison Architect: Perfect Storm

Prison Architect: Going GreenDLC

Prison Architect: Going Green

Prison Architect: Island BoundDLC

Prison Architect: Island Bound

Prison Architect: Second ChancesDLC

Prison Architect: Second Chances

Prison Architect: GangsDLC

Prison Architect: Gangs

Prison Architect: Psych Ward - Warden's EditionDLC

Prison Architect: Psych Ward - Warden's Edition

Prison Architect: UndeadDLC

Prison Architect: Undead

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