Prison Architect
Developed by Introversion Software, Double Eleven · Published by Paradox Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Introversion Software, Double Eleven, published by Paradox Interactive — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Prison Architect.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS:Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
- Processor:Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher
- Memory:6 GB RAM
- Graphics:Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era)
- Hard Drive:400 MB HD space
Supported languages (15)
Prison Architect FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Prison Architect?
Steam classifies Prison Architect as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Introversion Software, Double Eleven. Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
How much does Prison Architect cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Prison Architect at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Prison Architect single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Prison Architect: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Prison Architect on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Prison Architect for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Prison Architect out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 6, 2015.
What platforms is Prison Architect on?
Prison Architect is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Prison Architect single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Prison Architect cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does Prison Architect have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Prison Architect.
What is Prison Architect's Metacritic score?
Prison Architect has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Prison Architect?
Prison Architect is developed by Introversion Software, Double Eleven and published by Paradox Interactive.
Where to get Prison Architect
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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