In the same spirit
Games like Prison Architect: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Prison Architect (2015): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Prison Architect (18)
Academia: School Simulator
Strategy by Squeaky Wheel Studio (2021)
★ 3.49
The Last Starship
Strategy by Introversion Software (2026)
Cliff Empire
Strategy by Lion's Shade (2019)
★ 3.84
Founders' Fortune
Strategy by Oachkatzlschwoaf Interactive (2019)
★ 4
Oxygen
Strategy by Turquoise Revival Games (2023)
Kingdoms Reborn
Strategy (2020)
★ 3.21
Kingdoms and Castles
Strategy by Lion Shield (2017) · ≈ 40h
Metacritic 71★ 3.67
Endzone: A World Apart
Strategy by Gentlymad Studios (2021) · ≈ 15h
Metacritic 72★ 3.21
Another Brick in the Mall
Strategy by The Quadsphere (2020)
★ 3.15
Farlanders
Strategy by Andriy Bychkovskyi (2023)
Clanfolk
Strategy by MinMax Games Ltd. (2022)
Dwarf Fortress
RPG by Bay 12 Games (2006) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 93★ 4.31
RimWorld
Strategy by Ludeon Studios (2016) · ≈ 19h
Metacritic 87★ 4.35
Oxygen Not Included
Strategy by Klei Entertainment (2017) · ≈ 58h
Metacritic 86★ 4.14
Norland
RPG by Long Jaunt (2024)
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Strategy by 3Division (2024) · ≈ 79h
Metacritic 81★ 4.75
OpenTTD
Strategy by OpenTTD Team (2004)
★ 4.34
Foundation
Strategy by Polymorph Games (2025)
Metacritic 84★ 3.12