
Prison City
Prison City came out on August 29, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is developed by Retroware and Programancer and published by Retroware.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- August 29, 2023
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developer
- Retroware, Programancer
- Publisher
- Retroware
- Genres
- Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
- Links
- Official siteSteam
How much is Prison City?
$7.99$9.99-20%
On Steam (US store), 20% off the $9.99 list price.
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Prison City PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 64-Bit | RecommendedWindows 10 or 11 64-Bit |
| Processor | MinimumIntel Core i5-4300 or equivalent | RecommendedIntel Core i5-5700 or equivalent |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumIntegrated GPU | RecommendedDiscrete GPU |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 12 |
| Storage | Minimum300 MB available space | RecommendedNot listed |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (10)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About Prison City
As former cop Hal Bruzer, accept the Chief’s plea to raid Prison City’s security zones and end the Techno-Terrorists’ reign. Inspired by NES action titles, Prison City is a sidescrolling dystopian experience exploding with tight mechanics, intricate level design, and a satisfying narrative.
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Prison City: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Prison City come out?
Prison City came out on August 29, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Is Prison City out yet?
Yes. Prison City came out on August 29, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
How much does Prison City cost?
Prison City is $7.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 2, 2026: 20% off its $9.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Prison City on?
Prison City is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Is Prison City on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
What are the Prison City PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Prison City as Intel Core i5-4300 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM and Integrated GPU, with 300 MB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-5700 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and Discrete GPU. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Prison City?
Prison City is developed by Retroware and Programancer and published by Retroware.
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