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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.
Where to buy
SteamBest price
$29.99$5.99-80%
GOG
$29.99$7.49-75%
Xbox
$29.99
Epic Games
$29.99
Nintendo
$52.99
PlayStation
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Prices for US · Updated 9/1/2026
News
Why success was the worst thing to happen to Prison Architect maker Introversion Software - GamesIndustry.biz
GamesIndustry.biz · 1/26/2026
Prison Architect 2 developer Double Eleven parts ways with Paradox Interactive after nine years on series - Eurogamer
Eurogamer · 5/13/2024
Prison Architect 2 release date delayed again, less than a month from launch - Eurogamer
Eurogamer · 4/19/2024
Prison Architect 2 gets two month delay to May - Eurogamer
Eurogamer · 2/21/2024
Prison Architect 2 release date delay sees its development sentence extended by over a month - Rock Paper Shotgun
Rock Paper Shotgun · 2/21/2024
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