Prison Architect: prices on PC & Xbox
We compare Prison Architect prices on PC & Xbox. Compare the price history and see if now is a good time.
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Prison Architect costs today from 4,98 € on PC. It is also on Xbox Series X|S for 24,45 €. Its lowest recorded price on PC was 2,11 € excl. fees (July 2026). We monitor 45 verified stores and have tracked its price for 9 years.
Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and the store payment fee. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and exclude store payment fees. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.
Price history for Prison Architect
See how the price of Prison Architect has moved on PC and Xbox Series X|S and compare today's price with its lowest recorded price before you buy.
Prison Architect has ranged between 2,11 € and 9,99 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in July 2026.
Prison Architect has ranged between 2,11 € and 9,99 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in July 2026.
Last 6 months · the hollow circle marks each platform’s lowest price.
The thick line is the KEY format price. The thin one is the same game as an account, usually cheaper but not a key.
Recorded lows (excl. fees)
The lowest price we’ve recorded for Prison Architect is 2,11 € on PC (G2A, July 2026). That low landed during Steam’s Summer Sale — that is when the PC price really moves.
Explore the price history →How we measure these prices
We have tracked Prison Architect since May 16, 2017 among the 45 verified stores we monitor, reading prices every 2 hours. Prices shown are activation-code format unless stated otherwise; out-of-stock offers and outlier listings are excluded. Today 17 of them have Prison Architect deals.
Month-by-month lows
| Platform | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 2,12 € | 2,11 € | 3,20 € | 2,86 € | 2,91 € | 2,93 € |
| Xbox Series X|S | 4,64 € | 7,59 € | 5,44 € | 5,44 € | 6,59 € | 6,79 € |
Players & reviews
See how many people are playing Prison Architect right now and what players and critics think of it.
Very Positive
59,933 reviews · 88% positive
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Critics rating
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Which platform is cheapest for Prison Architect?
PC is the cheapest today, at 4,98 €: 19,47 € below Xbox Series X|S.
| Platform | Current price | Lowest it has ever been (excl. fees) | What it usually costs (excl. fees) | Verdict | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Default format: 4,98 € With accounts: 1,80 € Steam Gift format price | Default format: 2,11 € With accounts: 2,11 € | Default format: 3,14 € With accounts: 3,14 € | Default format: Usual price With accounts: Usual price | Steam Key (23) → |
| Xbox Series X|S | Default format: 24,45 € With accounts: 4,38 € account format price | Default format: 3,87 € With accounts: 3,75 € | Default format: 7,78 € With accounts: 7,02 € | Default format: You save 14 € excl. fees With accounts: All-time low | Xbox Key (8) → |
Where it stands today
Today the cheapest is PC, at 4,98 €: 19,47 € less than Xbox, the next one up. Competition explains the gap: 33 offers fight over the price on PC, against 10 on Xbox. With account offers included, PC drops to 1,80 €.
On PC the price is at its usual level and the next Steam sale starts on December 17, 2026: that is the date to watch.
How much do you save on Prison Architect versus the official store?
On PC, Prison Architect costs 4,98 € against the 24,99 € charged by Steam: 80% less.
| Platform | Official store | Official price | Best price here | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Steam | 24,99 € | 4,98 € | −20,01 € −80% |
| Xbox Series X|S | Microsoft Store | 24,99 € | 24,45 € | −0,54 € −2% |
The biggest saving is on PC: 20,01 € less than at Steam. On Xbox Series X|S the gap is only 0,54 €: at that price, buying at Microsoft Store is a reasonable option.
When does Prison Architect go on sale?
Prison Architect has dropped in 2 of the last 4 sale events we have tracked. Its best event price was 2,11 € excl. fees during the Summer Sale 2026.
| Event | Date | Platform | Lowest price (excl. fees) | vs usual price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Summer Sale | Jun 2026 | PC | 2,11 € | −34% |
| the Steam Spring Sale | Mar 2026 | PC | 2,68 € | −15% |
Next event: the Winter Sale, from December 17, 2026. If the pattern holds, it could land around 2,40 €.
Prison Architect · Info
- Platforms
- PC, Xbox Series X|S
- Developer
- Introversion Software
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
Frequently asked questions about Prison Architect pricing
The most common questions about Prison Architect’s price, answered with today’s data.
How much does Prison Architect cost?
Prison Architect costs today from 4,98 € on PC, 24,45 € on Xbox Series X|S. Compared among the 45 verified stores we monitor, updated every 2 hours.
Which platform is Prison Architect cheapest on?
On PC: 4,98 € — 19 € less than on Xbox Series X|S. The gap comes from more stores competing on PC.
Will Prison Architect get cheaper?
Its lowest price so far was 2,11 € excl. fees on PC (July 2026). The next Steam sale starts on December 17, 2026: if you can wait, it pays off. Set an alert and we will tell you when it drops.
Is Prison Architect on sale right now?
Yes. On Xbox Series X|S it is 14 € below what it usually costs (comparing prices excl. fees).
Why is Prison Architect cheaper here than on Steam?
The stores we compare source their codes in different markets and compete with each other, so their prices drop sooner and further than those on Steam. The code is the same and activates the same way in your account.
What is the lowest price Prison Architect has reached?
2,11 € excl. fees on PC, at G2A (July 2026). Today it sits 2 € above that low, comparing prices excl. fees.
Is it worth waiting for a Prison Architect sale?
It depends. Across the last 2 sale events it has dropped to 2,11 €, 58% below its price today. The next one starts on December 17, 2026.
Will Prison Architect drop in price on Black Friday?
We have no record of it dropping on a previous Black Friday. This year it falls on November 27, 2026: set an alert and we will tell you if it drops.
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