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Prison Architect – reviews and rating

Prison Architect has an average rating of 80% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (4/5). The game was released on October 5, 2015 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 83, players on RAWG rate the game 76%.

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What critics praise
„Prison Architect is a genuinely fun game that makes you think in unexpected ways. Apart from some slight campaign fatigue and an Escape Mode with plenty of potential but poor execution, it’s hard to put it down.“

Game info

Release date
Oct 5, 2015
Platforms
Xbox OneXbox 360
Genres
StrategyIndieSimulation
Developer
Introversion Software
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Prison Architect?

Prison Architect has an average rating of 80% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (4/5).

When was Prison Architect released?

Prison Architect was released on October 5, 2015.

What platforms is Prison Architect available on?

Prison Architect is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Prison Architect?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Prison Architect.

Is Prison Architect worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 80%, Prison Architect is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Prison Architect?

Games similar to Prison Architect are for example Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition, Magic: the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, BloodRayne: Betrayal, The Cursed Crusade and Pro Evolution Soccer 2012.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
0 percentage points
Standard deviation
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Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #96 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 87 % of games
  • #14 of 60 games released in 2015 on Xbox One better than 78 % of games
  • #5 of 16 games released in 2015 on Xbox 360 better than 73 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 80%
  • Foreign critics4 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 83%
  • Players (RAWG)271 votes 76%

Local critics rate the game lower by 6 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 17 %
  • Recommended 61 %
  • Meh 16 %
  • Skip 6 %

271 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Oct 20, 2015
Prison Architect is a genuinely fun game that makes you think in unexpected ways. Apart from some slight campaign fatigue and an Escape Mode with plenty of potential but poor execution, it’s hard to put it down. A surprising depth of character draws you in and a depth of gameplay that keeps you there. If you love the Tycoon style of game then this is definitely for you. If that’s not your thing, then...

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