#SteamSpotlight Prison Architect Allows You to Build and Manage Your Own Penitentiary : Games : Gamenguide

#SteamSpotlight is here once again to shine the spotlight on the thousands of games available on Steam!

Today's #SteamSpotlight feature shines the spotlight on a simulation building game that lets you put together your own penitentiary for inmates. Yes, you read that right.

Have you got what it takes to be the best warden? Find out when you play Prison Architect!

#SteamSpotlight Feature: Prison Architect

(Photo : Paradox Interactive / Screenshot taken from Steam)

Released on October 6, 2015, Prison Architect is developed by Double Eleven and Introversion Software. Published by Paradox Interactive, this game incorporates simulation, building, and sandbox elements.

As previously mentioned, your goal into this game is to build a penitentiary for inmates. However, your job doesn't end by simply building it. You will also have to run it.

You're meant to allocate your resources in order to ensure that everything in the penitentiary runs smoothly. You'll get funds from the government, so make sure to use it wisely.

Things Can Go Haywire

However, there will be incidents that will make running your penitentiary a challenge. These include full-blown fights and riots, and even fires and floods.

But don't worry as you will have a lot of help managing your penitentiary. Make sure to have the best staff on hand by picking the right armed guards and even snitches. You can likewise psychologists, doctors, and lawyers as part of your team.

To get a better idea of the game, watch the official launch trailer below.

Steam Reviews for Prison Architect

Prison Architect has more than 68,000 user reviews on Steam as of press time. These reviews are generally described by Steam as "Very Positive."

"I love games like this," user ouamco says in a Steam review. "They give you a bunch of tools to play with, give you a blank slate, and let you build whatever you want."

"I'd say the biggest challenge in this game is just getting a fully functioning prison that can house 50 inmates without constant danger and incidents," slucas1393 says in a separate review.