Prison Architect
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 8 players
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Languages
- 23 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
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| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 18 or later |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2009 era Macbook Pro, Core2 Duo processor |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Windows | 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) |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
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A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Plays on Xbox 360. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $29.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $29.99 | $29.99 | $7.49 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Prison Architect alone?
Yes, Prison Architect has a single-player mode.
Is Prison Architect multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
Does Prison Architect have online co-op?
Yes, Prison Architect supports online co-op for up to 8 players.
Does Prison Architect have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for Prison Architect.
What languages does Prison Architect support?
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 11 more.
Can my PC run Prison Architect?
The minimum is Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher, 6 GB RAM and Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era).
What platforms is Prison Architect on?
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One.
Where is Prison Architect cheapest?
In United States, at $29.99 on Steam, as last checked.