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Prison Architect

Released October 6, 2015 on Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Linux, Android, iOS, Mac and Xbox 360

About Prison Architect

Prison Architect is a simulation and strategy game from Introversion Software, published by Paradox Interactive. It is viewed from a bird's-eye isometric perspective and is tagged with action, business, non-fiction, and sandbox themes. Players can take it on alone in single player mode, and the game also lists a multiplayer mode.

The game puts you in charge of designing and running a prison. You lay out cells and facilities, connect the utilities they need, and decide how staff are hired and assigned across roles that include guards and workers. Managing the budget and keeping inmates satisfied are ongoing parts of the job, and you can see the results of your choices play out across the grounds.

Prison Architect is part of a series of the same name. It has been released on a wide range of platforms, including PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch. It carries an ESRB M rating and a PEGI 16 rating.

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Prison Architect FAQ

When did Prison Architect come out?

Prison Architect came out on October 6, 2015.

What platforms is Prison Architect on?

Prison Architect came out on Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Linux, Android, iOS, Mac and Xbox 360.

Who made Prison Architect?

Prison Architect is developed by Introversion Software and published by Paradox Interactive.

Is Prison Architect multiplayer?

Yes. Prison Architect supports single player and multiplayer.

What is Prison Architect rated?

Prison Architect is rated ESRB M (Mature 17+) and PEGI 16.

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