Skip to content
Back to browse

Prison ArchitectVSProject Hospital

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Prison Architect

Prison Architect

StrategyIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
87Popularity
39Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−81% $5.83
Buy
VS
Project Hospital

Project Hospital

StrategyIndieSimulationIsometricBuildingCity Builder +14
Quality
83Popularity
32Value
76
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 14 hours
−67% $8.32
Buy

Winner

Prison Architect wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
10
Prison Architect
10 of 14 metrics
Project Hospital
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.83 Wins
$8.32 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.71 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-67% -
Sales Frequency
241 price changes Wins
177 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
75/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.2% positive Wins
89% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
59.7K Wins
8.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
53.3K Wins
7.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.5K -
926 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
666 Wins
406 -
Steam Recommendations
63.1K Wins
8.4K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
18 -
61 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Oct 2018 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItPrison Architect

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItProject Hospital

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Prison Architect
Project Hospital

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Prison Architect

Prison Architect

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $5.83Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $6.02View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Project Hospital

Project Hospital

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −67% $8.32Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $8.45View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +20% $10.00View
Steam
Steam +200% $24.99View

Prison Architect

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

89% positive (59,745 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
59,745 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.83: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($5.71)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 28% in recent days
703 concurrent players: smaller but active
59,745 total reviews: major title

Project Hospital

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

89% positive (8,425 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
8,425 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.32: very accessible price
67% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($7.49)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 8% in recent days
307 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsPrison ArchitectProject Hospital
Release date
October 6, 2015
October 30, 2018
Developers
Double Eleven, Introversion Software
Oxymoron Games
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Oxymoron Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
61

Prison Architect

No PC requirements data available

Project Hospital

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 6600K, AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX 460
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended display: 24“ with 1920 x 1080 resolution
Which is better: Prison Architect or Project Hospital?

Prison Architect won the comparison against Project Hospital based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Prison Architect worth buying over Project Hospital?

Based on the metrics, Prison Architect won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Prison Architect currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Stores can’t pay for a better score or recommendation. How we make money