Introversion Software

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.

• Simulation
• Strategy
• Adventure
• Indie
• 2015

Released

6 October 2015

Developer

Introversion Software

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Engine

Proprietary Engine

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Age rating

PEGI 16 · ESRB M

Metacritic

83/100

Steam recommendations

60,000

Platforms

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

Genres

Simulator · Strategy · Adventure · Indie

Also known as

Prison Architect: Mobile · Prison Architect: Xbox One Edition (Game Preview)

Estimated owners

5,000,000–10,000,000 (est.)