City of God I: Prison Empire - Manage Your Own Private Penitentiary

9/4/2026, 11:05:02 PM

Release date: 7/9/2018

Tags: #simulation #indie #rpg #strategy #management #pixel-graphics #2d #early-access

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¥ 1,950 (JPY)

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$18.99 (USD)

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Global Price: $18.99
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Key highlight

Manage your own private prison in City of God I: Prison Empire, a simulation RPG where you build facilities and maximize inmate efficiency. Released in 2018, it features pixel graphics and offers a unique management chal

Who this is for

If the unique premise of managing a private prison, building facilities, and maximizing inmate efficiency for profit appeals to you, City of God I: Prison Empire is worth exploring. It offers a blend of strategic management and charming pixel art.

Details

Overview

Step into the role of a warden in the gritty world of Crist City, where private prisons became a reality in 1984. In City of God I: Prison Empire, you'll take the helm of The Pompeii Prison, located in the notorious Black Cloud district, starting in 1994. This simulation RPG puts you in charge of managing a private correctional facility, where the goal is to maximize efficiency and profitability by strategically building and operating various prison facilities. Players are tasked with planning and executing operations to ensure prisoners work effectively, contributing to the empire's success.

Highlights

Build Your Prison Freely: Design and construct your prison from the ground up, placing various facilities to optimize prisoner workflow and management.
Maximize Prisoner Efficiency: Implement strategies to ensure inmates work with maximum efficiency, contributing to your prison's economic output.
Simulation & RPG Elements: Experience a blend of management simulation and role-playing as you navigate the challenges of running a private prison.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy deep management simulations, strategic planning, and RPG elements. If you're fascinated by the idea of building and running complex systems, particularly within a unique prison setting, City of God I: Prison Empire offers a compelling experience. Fans of pixel graphics and indie titles will also find a lot to appreciate.

Game Info

Developed and published by Pixel Gangsta Studio, City of God I: Prison Empire was released on July 9, 2018. It features a 2D pixel art style and is available in Simplified Chinese and English. The game supports multiplayer, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud. It falls under the Simulation, Indie, RPG, Strategy, and Management genres, with players often tagging it as a 2D and Early Access title.