Prison Tycoon

Prison Tycoon is a video game in the strategy genre developed by Virtual Playground Ltd. and published by ValuSoft, Inc. originally released in 2005. It is currently playable on Windows.

In Prison Tycoon the player guards a prison. The prisoners must have a pleasant stay, the possibility to rehabilitate themselves and the workers must not be beaten by them. In typical tycoon style buildings can be constructed. Among them, factories for prisoners to work in, cafeterias for eating, TV rooms for leisure time and medical stations in case someone gets hurt in the hard everyday life of a prison.

Buildings can be constructed on the prison grounds and equipped with prefabricated rooms, as long as it fits the budget. Money can be earned by having prisoners work in factories. Reputation is also important, as income also depends on public money from the state. At higher levels the player has to deal with criminals and maintain law and order. One has to prevent the formation of gangs, treat the staff well and turn the prison into a well-known and safe facility with decent services for the prisoners.

Prison Tycoon is available at a reduced price on the following websites and is no longer abandonware.