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.
IGDB / 1338
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 Show full summary
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.
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- Introversion Software
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- Paradox Interactive
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- Standalone
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- Modi
- Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
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- Action, Business, Non-fiction, Sandbox
Platform releases
- Xbox One Jun 28, 2016
- Nintendo Switch Aug 20, 2018
- Linux Oct 06, 2015
- Mac Oct 06, 2015
- iOS May 25, 2017
- PC (Microsoft Windows) Oct 06, 2015
- Android May 25, 2017
- PlayStation 4 Jun 28, 2016
- Xbox 360 Aug 02, 2016
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