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Prison Architect
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Prison Architect

Prison Architect

Release dateOct 6, 2015
Ratings & reviews
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.
AdventureIndieActionMultiplayerSimulator

Media & gameplay showcase

Trailer
1 / 10

Best Price Right Now

$7.49
Steam
Purchase
Observed 3 days ago

Historical Low

$5.99
Steam
Observed Aug 28, 2026

Edition / bundle

Available at 3 stores Ā· 5 editions / bundles

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Prison Architect

Store Link
Steam
$7.49
$29.99
Observed 3 days ago
-75%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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Epic Games Store
$29.99
Observed 12 hours ago
0%
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GOG
$29.99
Observed 11 hours ago
0%
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  • Steam
    $7.49
    $29.99
    Observed 3 days ago
    -75%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase
  • Epic Games Store
    $29.99
    Observed 12 hours ago
    0%
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  • GOG
    $29.99
    Observed 11 hours ago
    0%
    Purchase

Prison Architect PC

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Xbox
$29.99
Observed 11 hours ago
0%
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  • Xbox
    $29.99
    Observed 11 hours ago
    0%
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Prison Architect - Total Lockdown

Store Link
Steam
$22.09
$53.29
Observed 3 days ago
-59%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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  • Steam
    $22.09
    $53.29
    Observed 3 days ago
    -59%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

Ultimate Prison Life

Store Link
Steam
$22.93
$48.58
Observed 3 days ago
-53%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
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  • Steam
    $22.93
    $48.58
    Observed 3 days ago
    -53%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

The Last Starship and Prison Architect

Store Link
Steam
$15.58
$39.98
Observed 3 days ago
-61%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
Purchase
  • Steam
    $15.58
    $39.98
    Observed 3 days ago
    -61%Sale ends Oct 8, 2026
    Purchase

Price History

ObservedEpic Games Store Ā· USDGOG Ā· USDSteam Ā· USD
47 days agoā€”$7.49ā€”
47 days agoā€”$7.49ā€”
43 days ago$29.99$7.49ā€”
41 days ago$29.99$29.99ā€”
41 days ago$29.99$7.49ā€”
38 days ago$29.99$7.49$5.99
20 days ago$29.99$29.99$5.99
20 days ago$29.99$29.99$29.99
12 days ago$29.99$7.49$29.99
4 days ago$29.99$29.99$29.99
3 days ago$29.99$29.99$7.49

About 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.

Downloadable Content

13 catalog add-ons
13 DLCs
  • Prison Architect: Aficionado
    Prison Architect: AficionadoAdd-on
    2019
    -50%$1.99
    $0.99
  • Prison Architect: Psych Ward - Warden's Edition
    Prison Architect: Psych Ward - Warden's EditionAdd-on
    2019
    -50%$5.99
    $2.99
  • Prison Architect: Cleared for Transfer
    Prison Architect: Cleared for TransferAdd-on
    2020
    $0.00
  • Prison Architect: Island Bound
    Prison Architect: Island BoundAdd-on
    2020
    -50%$9.99
    $4.99

System requirements

Minimum
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A
Recommended
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A

Game details

Release date
Oct 6, 2015
Developer
Introversion Software
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Strategy
Themes
Action, Business, Non-fiction, Sandbox
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Player perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Languages
LanguageAudioInterfaceSubtitles
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Age ratings
ESRB: M, USK: 12, PEGI: 16, GRAC: 15+, ACB: M, CLASS_IND: 14
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable

Games in the Series

Related titles in this series with current store prices
1 game
  • Prison Architect 2
    Prison Architect 2
    AdventureNo current price available

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