Prison Architect

Developer: Introversion Software, Double Eleven
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Released: Oct 6, 2015
Steam reviews: 85% of players recommend it, from 77,070 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: IndieSimulationStrategy

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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Native LinuxDeck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

Ships a native Linux build on Steam — no Proton needed. Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Cloud saves · The store backs this game's saves up. That cover ends if your account does.From the store listing
Mod support · The store lists official mod, Workshop or level-editor support.From a publisher-set store category

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Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English
French
Italian
German
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Spain
Dutch
Japanese
Swedish
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

Steam lists 15 languages.

Age rating & content

ESRB M · Violence Blood Partial Nudity Sexual Content Strong LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 16 · Moderate Violence Sexual Nudity Strong LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 12The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 14 · Violência fantasiosa Violência Linguagem imprópria Nudez Drogas ilícitasThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS BANNED · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Kekerasan Penggunaan bahasaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Some Nudity or Sexual Content · Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Moderate Violence Sexual Nudity Strong LanguageThe developer's note on the content, from Steam

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Welcome Wardens!

Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.

Key Features:

Customized Confinement

Allocate resources to optimize your compound, but don’t restrict the flow of the crowd lest you encounter a flood, fire, fight, or full-blown riot.

Invest and Innovate

Tap federal money with grant applications & direct your funds to combat disease, gang activity, litigation, and more!

Management and Muscle

Ensure your prison is *mostly* ethical and safe with top-notch staff including armed guards, psychologists, doctors, lawyers and snitches.

Detention by Design

Each prisoner’s criminal history requires custom treatment programs, labor schedules, and reform workshops.

Lockdown Showdown

Attempt a high-stakes escape of your own supermax prison in Escape Mode, or try Online mode to test one of 12,000 player-created prisons. Expand your empire limitlessly in Sandbox mode.