Prison Tycoon: Under New Management - Build Your Ideal Correctional Facility

9/10/2026, 3:50:03 PM

Release date: 12/10/2021

Tags: #management #resource-management #building #strategy #simulation #inventory-management #sandbox #life-sim

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Score: 62%Mixed
Review Count: 184 reviews
Fetched At: 9/10/2026, 3:50:05 PM

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¥ 2,050 (JPY)

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$19.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Build and manage your own correctional facility in Prison Tycoon: Under New Management. The game features deep simulation mechanics and a newly added sandbox mode with unlimited resources for ultimate creative freedom.

Who this is for

Recommended for players interested in prison management simulations who want to design facilities with creative freedom. The sandbox mode allows for building your ideal prison without resource concerns.

Details

Overview

Prison Tycoon: Under New Management invites players to step into the role of a prison administrator, tasked with designing, building, and managing a correctional facility. This simulation game challenges you to balance the needs of inmates, staff, and security while ensuring the smooth operation of your institution. With a recent update introducing a sandbox mode, players now have the freedom to experiment without resource constraints, allowing for the creation of truly unique and expansive prison designs.

Highlights

Sandbox Mode Unlocked: Experience unlimited resources to construct the most rehabilitative and supportive prison imaginable, featuring extensive building options, diverse therapies, and ample staff.
Deep Management Simulation: Engage in the core mechanics of building, resource management, and strategic planning to run a complex correctional facility.
Developed by Abylight Studios: This title comes from the experienced team at Abylight Studios, known for their work in the simulation and management genres.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy in-depth management and simulation titles, particularly those with a strategic building component. Fans of sandbox modes, where creativity and experimentation are key, will find a lot to love, especially with the new unlimited resource option. If you're looking for a game that lets you meticulously plan and execute complex systems, Prison Tycoon: Under New Management offers a compelling experience.

Game Info

Developer: Abylight Studios
Publisher: Ziggurat
Release Date: December 10, 2021
Genres: Management, Resource Management, Building, Strategy, Simulation, Inventory Management
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages: English, Spanish - Spain, French, German