7 Games for Fans of Doing Every Day Jobs Instead of Saving the World

Prison Architect

Ah, prison:a place none of us would like to be, but has always made a great venue for movies, TV shows, and apparently, simulator video games! Prison Architect puts you in the shoes of a prison warden/architect/prison god that must design and expand upon a functioning prison while keeping inmates happy…ish.

Far and away the most fascinating bits of Prison Architect, detached from its well-made building mechanics and accessible look, are the inmates. It’s a unique kind of relationship to have with a populace you (essentially) rule over: to make sure they’re treated humanely and improve their daily lives if you can…or even want to. It’s also a game packed with tiny statistical details that spreadsheet lovers can gush over.