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Prison Architect - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Prison Architect

Double Eleven · Introversion SoftwareReleased October 6, 2015
StrategyIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation70Worth It

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

  • Gaining popularity
  • Highly rated (59,845 reviews)
  • 80 % off
Why “Worth It”
70out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 70 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

6 stores · lowest price first

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$5.89$29.99−80%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 18 hours ago$6.69+$0.80−78%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set yesterday$7.50+$1.61−75%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$12.92+$7.03−57%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 20 days ago$29.99+$24.10Buy Steam Official store · Price set 3 days ago$29.99+$24.10Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value66/100
  • $5.89: very accessible price
  • 80% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($5.71)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $5.89Lowest recorded $5.71Full price $29.99
Quality87/100
  • 89% positive (59,845 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 59,845 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 89% · Very PositivePositive 53kNegative 7k
Popularity39/100
  • Players up 23% in recent days
  • 870 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 59,845 total reviews: major title

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 870Peak in period 2k

Game details

Developers
Double Eleven, Introversion Software
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Release date
October 6, 2015
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
Steam recs
63,263
Official website
www.prisonarchitect.com
Supported languages
15 languagesSee the list

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

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +4See the list

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

Downloadable content 12

Prison Architect - Psych Ward: Warden's Edition DLC · Loaded$3.29−45%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Aficionado DLC · Steam$1.99BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Cleared For Transfer DLC FreeDetails
Prison Architect - Island Bound DLC · Loaded$7.09−29%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Going Green DLC · Steam$4.99−50%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Second Chances DLC · GAMIVO$2.93−51%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Perfect Storm DLC · GAMIVO$4.83−51%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Gangs DLC · Loaded$2.89−51%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Free For Life DLC FreeDetails
Prison Architect - Undead DLC · Steam$1.49−50%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Future Tech Pack DLC · Loaded$2.49−16%BuyDetails
Prison Architect - Jungle Pack DLC · Loaded$2.09−30%BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is Prison Architect worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Prison Architect cheapest?

The best current deal for Prison Architect is on Gamivo for $5.89.

That's a 80% discount.

What type of game is Prison Architect?

Prison Architect is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Prison Architect available on?

Prison Architect is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Prison Architect released?

Prison Architect was released on October 6, 2015.

How many people are playing Prison Architect?

According to recent data, Prison Architect has approximately 870 concurrent players 22 hours ago.

Is Prison Architect on sale right now?

Prison Architect is currently 80% off on Gamivo for $5.89.

Who made Prison Architect?

Developed by: Double Eleven, Introversion Software

Published by: Paradox Interactive

What are the best deals for Prison Architect?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Prison Architect across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $5.89 (-80%)
  • Loaded: $6.69 (-78%)
  • GamersGate: $7.50 (-75%)
  • Kinguin: $12.92 (-57%)
  • GreenManGaming: $29.99
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