A Simulator game by Introversion Software, released in 2015
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.
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The official download size for Prison Architect is 6 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.36 worth of SSD storage space.
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Estimated Time to Install
8 mins
Live player count and server population analysis.
There are currently 788 people playing Prison Architect, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.
Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.
SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.
Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Prison Architect, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.
PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.
To run Prison Architect smoothly, your PC needs at least 6 GB RAM RAM and a Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 6 GB of storage.
Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.
Based on 12 critic reviews, Prison Architect has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 81, it stands out as a strong entry in the simulator category, though it may have minor flaws.
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