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Prison Architect
by Introversion Software·published by Paradox Interactive
6 October 2015M31
PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacXbox 360Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Reader score
7.8/ 10
208 votes
How long to beat
only 1 report17h
Rushed
main story only
44h
Normally
story and some extras
68h
Completionist
everything in it
Where to get it
Trailer
Gallery
10Screenshots
Key art
About
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.
Ways to play
Modes
Single playerMultiplayer
Together
Online co-op
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Engine
Proprietary Engine
DLC
Prison Architect: Escape ModePrison Architect: Free for lifePrison Architect: All Day and a NightPrison Architect: AficionadoPrison Architect: Cleared for TransferPrison Architect: Perfect StormPrison Architect: Going GreenPrison Architect: Island BoundPrison Architect: Second ChancesPrison Architect: GangsPrison Architect: Psych Ward - Warden's EditionPrison Architect: Undead
Editions
Prison Architect: Nintendo Switch Edition
Included in
Prison Architect: Total Lockdown BundlePrison Architect: Nintendo Switch Edition - BundlePrison Architect: All Day and a Night Edition
Pack contents
Prison Architect: Future Tech PackPrison Architect: Jungle Pack
Ported as
Prison Architect: Xbox 360 EditionPrison Architect: Xbox One EditionPrison Architect: Nintendo Switch EditionPrison Architect: PlayStation 4 Edition
Languages
23 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | — | — | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | — | — | |
| Czech | — | — | |
| Danish | — | — | |
| Dutch | — | — | |
| English | — | — | |
| Finnish | — | — | |
| French | — | — | |
| German | — | — | |
| Hungarian | — | — | |
| Italian | — | — | |
| Japanese | — | — | |
| Korean | — | — | |
| Norwegian | — | — | |
| Polish | — | — | |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | — | — | |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | — | — | |
| Russian | — | — | |
| Spanish (Spain) | — | — | |
| Swedish | — | — | |
| Thai | — | — | |
| Turkish | — | — | |
| Ukrainian | — | — |
Also known as
Prison Architect: Xbox One Edition (Game Preview) — Alternative title
Prison Architect: Mobile — Alternative title
dowser.exe — Windows Executable
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Facts
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Released
6 October 2015
Series
Prison ArchitectPlatforms
PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacXbox 360Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Age ratings
ESRBMUSK12PEGI16GRAC15+ACBMCLASS_IND14
Standing
Top 1% by 24hr peak players
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