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Prison Architect
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Platforms
Steam
Product Type
Game
Franchise
Prison Architect
Release Date
06-10-2015
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (110)
All Reviews
Very Positive (62.36k)
User Rating
89.33%
Current Average Daily CCU
600
Wishlists
591.78k
Followers
211.05k
Top Sellers1957 (ATH:2)
Ranked 1957 on 21-08-2026.
Best: 2 on 21-12-2017, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:3)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 3 on 07-02-2015, daily ranking
Original Price
$29.99
Current Price
$29.99
Gross Revenue
$34.37m
Units Sold
4.94m
Player Modes
Content Rating
game rating
Achievements
Throw The Book At ThemCrowd ControlReformationFreedomStone Walls

Prison Architect Revenue & Sales EstimatesRegional sales, revenue, reviews and player trends over time

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Game Update Timeline for Prison Architect
DateEventDescription
2014-11-28Prison Architect Alpha 27 released
2015-10-06ReleasedThe game is officially released
2016-03-30Update 5c - Hot water pipe tweaks
2017-01-09Prison Architect Update 11f Hot Fix (Beta Branch Only)
2017-01-16Update 11f now released on Default branch.
2019-06-24Name in Game Discontinued on August 6th
2019-06-27"The Clink" Update is Now Live!
2019-09-17Update"The Slammer" Update is Now Live!
2019-09-18The Slammer Hotfix 1.01
2019-09-24The Slammer Hotfix 1.02
2019-10-10The Slammer Hotfix 1.03 Changelog
2019-11-21Update"The Sneezer" free update is now live!
2019-11-21DLCPrison Architect - Aficionado
2019-11-21DLCPrison Architect - Psych Ward: Warden's Edition
2019-11-21UpdatePsych Ward: Warden's Edition and "The Sneezer" Free Update are available!
2019-11-27The Sneezer Hotfix 1.01
2020-01-23The Sneezer 1.02 Patch
2020-05-14DLCPrison Architect - Cleared For Transfer
2020-05-15Hotfix for Mac users
2020-05-25The Bucket 1.01 Changelog
2020-06-23DLCPrison Architect - Island Bound
2020-06-24A new hotfix is now live!
2020-06-26New hotfix for Windows deployed!
2020-07-20The Rock 1.04 is now live!
2021-01-28DLCPrison Architect - Going Green
2021-02-16The bug fix update is here!
2021-02-25The Going Green bug fix update is now live!
2021-04-08Going Green Update 3 Changelog
2021-06-16DLCPrison Architect - Second Chances
2021-06-18Second Chances Hotfix!
2021-06-28Bugfix Update!
2021-07-29Bugfix Update 2!
2022-01-27DLCPrison Architect - Perfect Storm
2022-02-21Prison Architect: Perfect Storm - Bugfix Patch Notes
2022-03-24“The Roundhouse” Update
2022-06-13Prison Architect: Gangs & Kite Patch Notes
2022-06-14DLCPrison Architect - Gangs
2022-07-05Bugfix Update
2022-09-12DLCPrison Architect - Free For Life
2022-10-11DLCPrison Architect - Undead
2022-10-13Kickstand Hotfix - Mods Causing Crashes
2022-11-22DLCPrison Architect - Future Tech Pack
2023-02-07DLCPrison Architect - Jungle Pack
2023-02-08Jailhouse Hotfix - UI Scaling & Miscellaneous
2023-05-16UpdateThe Sunset Update is Live!
2026-08-24

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Prison Architect DLC Revenue & SalesSales, pricing, review and player metrics for each DLC

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Prison Architect Videos & TrailersVideo coverage and creator analysis from YouTube

📹 6452 videos👤 1460 creators👁 202.9M views
I Built a Prison Where Being Alive Is Optional - Prison Architect Island Bound - Ad16:33
I Built a Prison Where Being Alive Is Optional - Prison Architect Island Bound - Ad
8.6M👍 172.5K💬 4.7K
Let's Game It Out(6.5M subs)
Jun 23, 2020
i built my own PRISON.. and they ESCAPED! | Prison Architect25:26
i built my own PRISON.. and they ESCAPED! | Prison Architect
5.6M👍 83.4K💬 8.9K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Mar 1, 2019
I ESCAPED My Own Prison! | Prison Architect Part 727:55
I ESCAPED My Own Prison! | Prison Architect Part 7
4.2M👍 72.7K💬 5.2K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Apr 8, 2019
Surviving 100 Days In Prison Architect Hardcore! Legendary Prisoners, Gang Wars Here's What Happened26:41
Surviving 100 Days In Prison Architect Hardcore! Legendary Prisoners, Gang Wars Here's What Happened
3.9M👍 127.0K💬 5.2K
The Spiffing Brit(4.4M subs)
Mar 14, 2021
MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONERS! | Prison Architect Part 340:17
MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONERS! | Prison Architect Part 3
3.8M👍 75.2K💬 9.1K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Mar 11, 2019
JACK'S JAIL | Prison Architect - Part 115:00
JACK'S JAIL | Prison Architect - Part 1
3.7M👍 40.8K💬 3.4K
jacksepticeye(31.2M subs)
Jun 21, 2014
i built PRISON SCHOOL! | Prison Architect Part 547:21
i built PRISON SCHOOL! | Prison Architect Part 5
2.9M👍 44.3K💬 8.7K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Mar 26, 2019
DARKER THAN I IMAGINED!! | Prison Architect - Part 125:53
DARKER THAN I IMAGINED!! | Prison Architect - Part 1
2.8M👍 72.0K💬 6.6K
Markiplier(38.7M subs)
Jun 13, 2016
100 PRISONERS IN MY PRISON! | Prison Architect Part 436:24
100 PRISONERS IN MY PRISON! | Prison Architect Part 4
2.7M👍 52.9K💬 6.4K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Mar 18, 2019
THERE WAS A PRISON RIOT! | Prison Architect Part 831:49
THERE WAS A PRISON RIOT! | Prison Architect Part 8
2.7M👍 36.3K💬 5.8K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Apr 15, 2019
Nerd³ Early Plays... Prison Architect1:19:13
Nerd³ Early Plays... Prison Architect
2.5M👍 27.8K💬 9.9K
OfficialNerdCubed(2.4M subs)
Nov 6, 2013
I Got MYSELF ARRESTED! | Prison Architect Part 637:19
I Got MYSELF ARRESTED! | Prison Architect Part 6
2.4M👍 44.5K💬 4.8K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
Apr 2, 2019
Prison Architect - Starting Out - PART #132:53
Prison Architect - Starting Out - PART #1
2.1M👍 29.3K💬 1.8K
Sips(1.7M subs)
May 23, 2016
MULTIPLAYER CHAOS! - Prison Architect Multiplayer Gameplay22:11
MULTIPLAYER CHAOS! - Prison Architect Multiplayer Gameplay
2.0M👍 22.8K💬 817
SpyCakes(4.8M subs)
Sep 18, 2018
Building a Prison for $0 in Prison Architect14:27
Building a Prison for $0 in Prison Architect
2.0M👍 58.2K💬 1.0K
ambiguousamphibian(1.6M subs)
Jun 24, 2021
500 PRISONERS IN ONE PRISON! | Prison Architect Part 1033:07
500 PRISONERS IN ONE PRISON! | Prison Architect Part 10
2.0M👍 48.2K💬 5.2K
DanTDM(29.2M subs)
May 7, 2019
INSTANT PRISON ESCAPE CHALLENGE - PRISON ARCHITECT is a perfectly balanced game with no exploits !?!19:54
INSTANT PRISON ESCAPE CHALLENGE - PRISON ARCHITECT is a perfectly balanced game with no exploits !?!
1.9M👍 61.4K💬 3.0K
The Spiffing Brit(4.4M subs)
Jul 16, 2020
When You Get Sent To Death Row So You Start A Gang in Prison Architect19:08
When You Get Sent To Death Row So You Start A Gang in Prison Architect
1.8M👍 25.7K💬 514
Blitz(4.3M subs)
Jul 28, 2019
WANTED FOR MURDER | Prison Architect - Part 231:17
WANTED FOR MURDER | Prison Architect - Part 2
1.8M👍 51.2K💬 4.5K
Markiplier(38.7M subs)
Jun 16, 2016
Building the most 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙚 Prison in Prison Architect43:49
Building the most 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙚 Prison in Prison Architect
1.8M👍 59.0K💬 1.1K
martincitopantsLIVE(1.1M subs)
Aug 10, 2025

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Is Prison Architect Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis

"The player feedback indicates that the game excels in providing an intricate masterminding experience with engaging, deep gameplay mechanics that foster emotional connections and innovative prison management, while also being fun and enjoyable despite existing bugs; however, it suffers from significant performance and stability issues, primarily caused by numerous game-breaking bugs, lagging problems on high-end setups, and a cumbersome launcher that negatively impacts user experience, coupled with frustrating bugs related to startup and multiplayer connectivity that disrupt overall gameplay enjoyment, and while the DLC enriches replayability with new content, players report diminishing long-term engagement due to the game's tendency to become repetitive after a certain point, highlighting a pressing need for improvements in game mechanics and clarity, particularly regarding illogical systems affecting gameplay fluidity, as well as resolving critical issues like limits on inmate capacity that obstruct campaign progress, creating a dichotomy where enjoyment is marred by persistent technical problems that detract from the overall experience."

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