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DLC & Add-ons
Prison Architect - Island Bound
6 Store Offers
$9.99
$6.13
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Prison Architect - Psych Ward: Warden's Edition
4 Store Offers
$5.99
$4.37
-27%
Prison Architect - Second Chances
5 Store Offers
$5.99
$4.37
-27%
Prison Architect - Jungle Pack
4 Store Offers
$2.99
$2.19
-26%
Prison Architect - Going Green
4 Store Offers
$9.99
$7.70
-22%
Prison Architect - Gangs
4 Store Offers
$5.99
$4.71
-21%
Prison Architect - Aficionado
2 Store Offers
$1.99
$1.61
-19%
Prison Architect - Free For Life
1 Store Offer
FREE
Prison Architect - Cleared For Transfer
1 Store Offer
FREE
Prison Architect - Future Tech Pack
6 Store Offers
$1.99
Prison Architect - Undead
5 Store Offers
$1.99
Prison Architect - Perfect Storm
3 Store Offers
$7.70
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What is Prison Architect?
Prison Architect is a game developed and published by Paradox Interactive. It was released on December 9, 2021. The game falls under the genres of Indie, Managerial, Strategy, and Simulation. Players can enjoy Prison Architect in single-player mode.
The main story in Prison Architect takes approximately 17 hours to complete. If you include all extras, the playtime increases to 43 hours. For players aiming for a completionist run, expect to spend around 62 hours with the game.
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Prison Architect is a game developed and published by Paradox Interactive. It was released on December 9, 2021. The game falls under the genres of Indie, Managerial, Strategy, and Simulation. Players can enjoy Prison Architect in single-player mode.
The main story in Prison Architect takes approximately 17 hours to complete. If you include all extras, the playtime increases to 43 hours. For players aiming for a completionist run, expect to spend around 62 hours with the game.
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- Release Date
12/9/2021
- Developers
- Publishers
- Features
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 OpenCritic | 80 / 100 |
 Metacritic | 83 / 100 |
 Steam | Very Positive 33,575 reviews |
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 Eurogamer | Recommended |
|---|---|
Game Informer | 8 / 10.0 |
GameSpot | 7 / 10 |
 IGN | 8.3 / 10.0 |
 PC Gamer | 87 / 100 |
Price History
| Price History Title | Price History Value |
|---|---|
| Current Low | $5.58 |
| All-Time Low | $2.47 |
| MSRP | $29.99 |
| Active Offers | 22 stores |
| On Sale? | Yes - up to 81% |
30-Day Price Trend
System Requirements
Windows
Windows
Mac
MacHow Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 17 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 43 Hours |
| Completionist | 62 Hours |
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
Playable
Achievements
| Store | Total Achievements |
|---|---|
| Steam | 18 Total |
| Epic Games | 16 Total |
Mature
Drug Reference, Strong Language, Nudity, Blood, Violence, Sexual Content, Partial Nudity
Compare Prison Architect Prices Across All Stores
| Store | Discount | Sale Price | MSRP | DRM | Region | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2Play | 81% | $5.58 | $29.99 | Steam | - | - |
| Driffle | 80% | $5.88 | $29.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Yuplay | 79% | $6.15 | $29.99 | - | - | - |
| K4G | 78% | $6.31 | $29.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Eneba | 78% | $6.37 | $29.99 | Steam | Global |
| Loaded | 78% | $6.49 | $29.99 | Steam | Worldwide | - |
| Keycense | 78% | $6.55 | $29.99 | Steam | - | - |
| Gamebillet | 78% | $6.56 | $29.99 | Steam | - | |
| Playasia | 77% | $6.88 | $29.99 | Steam | Worldwide | - |
| Fanatical | 77% | $6.89 | $29.99 | Steam | - | - |
| Gamesplanet | 75% | $7.24 | $29.99 | Steam | - | |
| Nuuvem | 75% | $7.49 | $29.99 | Steam | - | |
| PlanetPlay | 74% | $7.50 | $29.99 | Steam | - | - |
| Premium CD Keys | 73% | $7.86 | $29.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| 2Game | 16% | $24.99 | $29.99 | - | - | - |
| Steam | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | Steam | - | |
| Epic | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | Epic | - | |
| GOG | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | GOG | - | |
| MacGameStore | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | Steam | - | |
| Voidu | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | Steam | United States | |
| WinGameStore | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | Steam | - | |
| AllYouPlay | 0% | $29.99 | $29.99 | Steam | - |
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Prison Architect Critic Reviews and Review Scores
PC Gamer
Christopher Livingston
87 / 100
A complex, challenging, and grimly satisfying simulator.
IGN
Richard Cobbett
8.3 / 10.0
Prison Architect is one of the most in-depth, satisfying builder games in ages, if you can get past the initiation.
Eurogamer
Paul Dean
Recommended
Emerging from Early Access lean and focused, Prison Architect is one of the best management games in a long time.
Game Informer
Joe Juba
8 / 10.0
Great moments emerge naturally from well-made simulations, and Prison Architect has no shortage
GameSpot
Justin Clark
7 / 10
Tonally schizophrenic, yet still one of the more fascinating game experiences ever made.
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Prison Architect Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Prison Architect cost?
Right now, you can buy Prison Architect for as low as $5.58, depending on the store and platform.
Is Prison Architect on sale right now?
Yes, Prison Architect is currently on sale with up to 81% off at select stores.
How much is Prison Architect on Steam?
On Steam, Prison Architect is listed at $29.99 (MSRP $29.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Prison Architect?
The lowest recorded price for Prison Architect is $2.47, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Prison Architect available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Prison Architect is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is Prison Architect single-player only?
Prison Architect is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Prison Architect?
The main story takes around 17 hours, while a completionist run averages 62 hours.
When did Prison Architect release?
Prison Architect launched on Thu Dec 09 2021.
How much free space do I need for Prison Architect?
The game requires at least 400 MB of free space.
What age rating is Prison Architect?
Prison Architect is rated M for Drug Reference, Strong Language, Nudity, Blood, Violence, Sexual Content, and Partial Nudity.
DLC & Content FAQs
Does Prison Architect have DLC?
Yes. Prison Architect has at least 12 DLC. This includes Prison Architect - Aficionado, Prison Architect - Going Green, Prison Architect - Psych Ward: Warden's Edition, Prison Architect - Gangs, Prison Architect - Future Tech Pack, Prison Architect - Second Chances, Prison Architect - Free For Life, Prison Architect - Undead, Prison Architect - Perfect Storm, Prison Architect - Island Bound, Prison Architect - Jungle Pack, and Prison Architect - Cleared For Transfer.
Prison Architect Patch Notes And Updates
Jailhouse Hotfix - UI Scaling & Miscellaneous
Feb 8, 2023
There was an issue encountered with the Jailhouse Update (released alongside Jungle Pack) that caused some serious scaling issues.
We have isolated the issue and pushed a hotfix to PC that fixed it.
We’re also taking this chance to patch fou...View on Steam
Hey Wardens!
There was an issue encountered with the Jailhouse Update (released alongside Jungle Pack) that caused some serious scaling issues.
We have isolated the issue and pushed a hotfix to PC that fixed it.
We’re also taking this chance to patch fou...
Kickstand Hotfix - Mods Causing Crashes
Oct 13, 2022
Hey Wardens! There was an issue encountered with the Kickstand patch (released alongside Undead) that caused the game to crash or even fail to load if you had any mods that affected sprites on PC.
We have isolated the issue and pushed a hotfix to PC that fixed it.
I...
View on SteamWe have isolated the issue and pushed a hotfix to PC that fixed it.
I...
Bugfix Update
Jul 5, 2022
Wardens,
We just evicted a gang from the canteen and found this delivery of bugfixes that were reported by the community! We are grateful for all the feedback we are seeing as we continue working on delivering even more fixes in the future! If you'd like to have your voice heard pleas...View on Steam
Wardens,
We just evicted a gang from the canteen and found this delivery of bugfixes that were reported by the community! We are grateful for all the feedback we are seeing as we continue working on delivering even more fixes in the future! If you'd like to have your voice heard pleas...
“The Roundhouse” Update
Mar 24, 2022
Greeting wardens,
We have just released an update giving you two new pre-made prisons to explore.
‘The Lost Prison’
This prison was long forgotten and lost in time, but it was again discovered one day. It didn't take long before they decided to renovate and...
View on SteamWe have just released an update giving you two new pre-made prisons to explore.
‘The Lost Prison’
This prison was long forgotten and lost in time, but it was again discovered one day. It didn't take long before they decided to renovate and...
Prison Architect: Perfect Storm - Bugfix Patch Notes
Feb 21, 2022
Greetings Wardens,
We have just released an update with several fixes and improvements reported by the community. We appreciate all your feedback!
Changelog:View on Steam
Greetings Wardens,
We have just released an update with several fixes and improvements reported by the community. We appreciate all your feedback!
Changelog:
- Fixed an issue with the Pest Control workers becoming unresponsive when the Stay Indoors orde...
Prison Architect PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Prison Architect was developed and published by Paradox Interactive, released on 2021-12-09. Prison Architect is rated M by the ESRB for Drug Reference, Strong Language, Nudity, Blood, Violence, Sexual Content, Partial Nudity.
Prison Architect Review Scores and Player Reception
Prison Architect has been rated 83/100 on Metacritic, 80/100 on OpenCritic and "Very Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Prison Architect Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$5.58
, compared to an MSRP of$29.99
. Across all listings, there are currently 22 store offers for Prison Architect, pulled from both authorized retailers (such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming) and key marketplaces like Kinguin or Eneba. Whether you prefer buying from official sources or want to stretch your budget further through grey-market deals, Gamers Unchained helps you easily compare prices and find the best fit.What Is a Game Key and Is It Safe to Buy?
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