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Prison Architect

"The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison."

Introversion Software·Paradox Interactive· October 6, 2015· Main Game
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Critic Score
12 reviews
78
User Score
210 ratings

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.

Released 6 October 2015 for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux and Mac by Introversion Software, published by Paradox Interactive. Rated M by ESRB, 12 by USK. About 44 hours to beat, 68 hours for everything. 8-player online co-op.

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