Worth it, length, price, and deals

Is Prison Architect worth it?

Developer: Introversion Software

Verdict

Fair value

Best current deal

$29.99

Steam

Cost / hour

$1.76

Based on best available price

Steam reviews

89%

73,638 total reviews

Quality-adjusted $/hr

$1.98

Cost/hr ÷ positive review ratio

Is Prison Architect worth it?

Prison Architect is fair value at $29.99 from Steam. The estimate uses about 17.0 hours of playtime, giving a current cost of $1.76 per hour. Steam players are 89% positive across 73,638 reviews.

Summary

Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.

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How long is Prison Architect?

Main story

17.0 hours

Main + extras

43.4 hours

Completionist

70.2 hours

Price and value

Steam price

Current Steam price

$29.99

Best price source

Used for $1.76 per hour

Steam

Purchase timing

Should you buy Prison Architect or wait?

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Potential savings

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