Prison Life RPG
Roleplaying
Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Roleplaying
Languages
English
Thu Feb 12 2026
1. Added support for the latest phones and devices.
2. Introducing a brand-new customizable special character!
3. Fixed various bugs and improved overall stability.
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Prison Life RPG is a thoughtfully designed mobile sim that blends survival mechanics with traditional RPG progression. Players manage an inmate's life, interacting with 100+ NPCs to influence prison politics, solve social puzzles, and progress through multiple escape routes. The experience favors strategy and polish, with deep character customization and satisfyingly dark humor. Will you be the most feared inmate or the one who sneaks out the back?
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Prison Life RPG is a bizarre, hilarious, and surprisingly deep social simulation. It takes the grit of a prison drama and infuses it with the humor and complexity of a tabletop RPG. You play as one of over 100 possible inmates, each with their own unique backstory and goals. The goal isn't just to 'escape'—though that is an option—but to survive the politics of the yard, join gangs, and build your character's skills.
The game is incredibly dense with systems: you have to manage your health, sanity, and reputation while navigating daily routines. The 'Bully' system and the relationships you build with guards and other inmates make the world feel alive and reactive. One wrong word to the wrong person and you're in the infirmary; a well-timed bribe to a guard might get you an extra cigarette. It’s a masterclass in emergent storytelling where every run feels like your own personal version of 'The Shawshank Redemption' or 'Oz.'
Features
100+ unique playable inmates
18 different escape routes
Deep relationship and social system
Crafting and skill-building mechanics
Tips & Walkthrough
In the first week, focus on the 'Library' and the 'Gym'. Higher intelligence allows you to craft better tools, while strength prevents other inmates from bullying you out of your daily bread rations.
Gameplays
Interact with gang leaders to receive missions. Completing these grants you protection in the yard, but be careful—helping one gang will make you a target for their rivals.
Screenshot
Q&A
You will be sent to solitary confinement, which permanently reduces your max health and resets your relationship with all inmates.
Ratings & Reviews
Amazingly deep, fun, replayable, and just smart!
Wed Feb 03 2016 Sleaze McQueenvfdhbFor starters if you are reading this review thinking about buying a cheap, weird but fun looking game and wonder if the reviews are fake - I assure you they are not! I'm 100% real, rarely give five star reviews, and this game is just as amazing as everyone says. You can play it multiple times as 100 different characters with specific and individual goals and skills, and the replay value is made stronger by the fact that every little tentacle of each possible storyline is written with depth and intelligence. For example, I played once as a prisoner and worked hard to get parole. I was recommended for parole but at the last moment the warden noticed I had the "banker" skill and decided to keep me in prison for his tax scheme. So my new goal (complete with a heartbroken, 0 happiness prisoner) was to escape and take the warden hostage. Which after a long while, I did. And that's just one possible little storyline. Any prison life/break story or fantasy you've heard of or had is in this game somewhere. Finding them is half the fun. It's soooooo good, guys. Buy it. Seriously.
The best rpg game on IOS
Tue Jan 05 2021 Canami200I have played this game for hours on boats, cars, planes, etc. and it is insane. I’m very sad that the developer unexpectedly stopped updating the game and operating the game website and I hope that he is doing well. For 4 dollars this is the absolute best rpg you can get. You can work different jobs, join gangs and climb up the ranks by doing jobs such as bribing boxing matches which you can then gamble on. Gang rank ups earn you new perks such as protection by other members and money from other inmates eventually. If you’re gonna get an rpg game, get this.
Cured my stage 69 osteoporosis.
Mon Aug 05 2024 mskukl24 evreythingI was a young child at 7 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 69 osteoporosis. I couldn’t do anything. I had a nickname called “the pineapple” and my parents tied me to a pole and ate my dog. Then, I found this app and it gave me new life and my new nickname is “the vape queen”. My parents now don’t eat my dog anymore, instead they smuggle Sour Patch Kids across the border. My life took a turn for the better and now I’m on top of the world.
Best game ever made for phone
Sat Jun 22 2024 CaptainAutismI have known this game for years now and i remember when the developer used to bring out updates. He’s been missing for years now and there is no way to reach him. Overall with what he made so far this game is complete I would’ve loved to see more content. I hope the developer is ok and is not deceased.
A lasting classic
Tue Jul 13 2021 JustAnotherAppUser62This is the pinnacle of 2D rpg at the very least on a prison stand point, very few games are as well made as this one, by far ahead of it’s time, I would be THRILLED to see more content or possibly a sequel app? I’m sure many others would agree, anyway, great game, if you’re debating and reading this, give it a try.
Potential.
Thu Jun 11 2020 MattCrassusI have clocked over 15 hours into this game easily. I even rebought the game when I switched from Samsung to iPhone. It was truly such a great game and time killer. While the developer hasn’t really made anything or been very active since it’s last update (I hope they are doing well), the game is still worth your time.
Fun game but…
Mon Sep 22 2025 PurpIeDrankkI wish the devs would come back to this one. This game is pretty fun even after multiple play throughs, but I wish there was a lot more content now that I’ve done everything. I’m a big fan of how the game works and everything you can do. I just thrive for more🤌
Great but needs updates
Wed Apr 29 2020 HxndøThis game is great just wish there would be an update. Like maybe add some recruiting to gangs and few people being released and brought into the prison systems so a fresh slate of people coming. Or even police roles. I’m dying for a new update it’s been updated last 4 years ago which said updates was held back because of translations :(.
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