# Prison Life RPG — Survive, Rule or Escape

> Roguelike survival RPG simulating prison life with escape and parole objectives. (iPhone/iPad app by Nob Studio PTE. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-life-rpg/id961339405 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nob Studio PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444549073)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 257 App Store ratings · 424 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-life-rpg/id961339405/reviews.md

## What is Prison Life RPG?

Top 1 Paid App, Overall Games, RPG and Simulation in France, Taiwan and Hong Kong App Store!
Touch Arcade forums' Game of the Week!
Over 66,000 copies sold across all platform, with over 200,000 players!

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"with that many features, and its replayability value, it's hard to put down the game once you've started playing." - modernjamming
"This game has no IAP of any kind and the replay value is huge." - idownloadblog
"Huge game with a lot of content, Solid RPG with survival like timetables" - indie-love
"Prison Life RPG is surprisingly deep." - Pocket Gamer
"There is so much going on in this game that only paying $3.99 feels like a crime. " iOS App of the Week - iPhoneFAQ
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Dear prisoners, this is Warden speaking. Welcome to the Prison, where you are SENTENCED to play! Can you survive the harsh prison life? Can you escape before your execution? 

****NO ADS AND IAP ALLOWED****
Prison Life RPG is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Hurray!

PRISON BROCHURE
Prison Life is a Roguelike+Survival+Simulation+Role-Playing game that places you behind bars. To survive the punishment of the penitentiary system, you’ll need to stay healthy and fit, gain allies, eliminate enemies, bribe the guards, bet in illegal boxing matches, and more while pushing for parole or planning an escape.

PRISON CAPACITY
With more than 100 prisoners to interact with, you'll never feel bored!  You can play as any one of the 100 prisoners!

PRISONER ACTIVITIES
Watch TV, call your grandma, learn skills, craft items, get bullied, wash toilet, flirt with the pretty Doctor in Sick Bay, bribe the guards or just idle around!

SOCIAL RELATION
Make friends and join gangs to increase your defense, fighting, and, of course, escape power. Be careful though, prisoners your offended will beat you up or even kill you!

PLOT YOUR ESCAPE
There are many ways to break out of prison. You just need to collect the proper tools and talent to pull off the perfect plan!

PRISON FEATURES:
◆100 prisoners to play as, each with his own Personal Goal/Mission
◆18 skills to learn and master
◆4 gangs to join and climb up the ranks
◆Recruit up to 7 inmates in your escape plan
◆80+ items to collect or craft
◆126 nicknames/achievements to earn
◆20+ different jobs
◆Different ways to escape from prison
◆You will die plenty of times

ROAD TO FREEDOM
Behave and get released? Arrange early parole with lawyer? Suicide? Break out from prison with an escape team? Become the Gang leader? Executed?
The choice is yours, prisoner.

ABOUT THE PRISON
Took more than a year to construct, the warden guarantees that this prison is deep, challenging and will lock you up for hours!

SOLITARY CONFINEMENT
Download this game now or I'll send you to the hole!

Lights out!
Warden

Follow the Warden on twitter: https://twitter.com/nobstudio
Discuss prison life and more reviews in Toucharcade: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=255996

GAME REVIEWS
FantaBobGames: Let's Play Prison Life RPG youtube series in French 
http://youtu.be/w6XjpMOfYFw

modern jamming: Detailed review + Tips and Tricks 
http://www.modernjamming.com/games/prison-life-rpg-prison-life-simulator

idownloadblog: Survive, escape, or die in prison 
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/03/17/prison-life-rpg-review-survive-escape-or-die-in-prison/

Indie Love: The Role Playing Prison Game You Never Knew You Wanted 
http://indie-love.com/2015/03/16/prison-life-rpg-the-role-playing-prison-game-you-never-knew-you-wanted/

iPhonefaq: iOS App of the Week: Prison Life RPG 
http://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/974332

MY PART TIME SPACE: Prison Life RPG iOS Game Review 
http://mypartimespace.blogspot.sg/2015/02/prison-life-rpg.html

## Key features

- Play as 100 unique prisoners
- Learn 18 different skills
- Join 4 distinct gangs
- Craft and collect over 80 items
- Multiple escape routes
- Engage in prison activities

## Chart rankings

- #177 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Prison Life RPG?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🕹️ Unique and deep gameplay
- 💰 Worth the money
- 🕹️ Lots of replayability

**Cons**

- 🔍 Lacks updates
- 🔍 Needs more content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes when killing too many prisoners
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- More escape options
- More prisons and characters
- Ability to create custom characters
- Riot/contraband system
- Animations for activities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 424)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-life-rpg/id961339405/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ITS Back

*2026-08-10, version 2.2.2*

ITS BACK WITH NEW UPDATES AFTER 10 YEARS. this is my most favorite mobile games ever made.. i found out abt it in 2024 and played it DAILY. saw the game getting updates again and bought immediately. such a classic and absolutely worth of its price

### 5/5 — Still a fun game

*2026-08-07, version 2.2.2*

I’ve had this game for so long. I’m really glad they had an update. It’s added a few new wrinkles to the game and made it fresh again.

### 5/5 — 居然更新了

*2026-07-25, version 2.2.2*

我喜欢你🥰谢谢你给我童年带来这么好的游戏

### 5/5 — Finalmente

*2026-07-23*

11 anos e do nada atualizações. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

### 5/5 — thank u

*2026-07-22, version 2.2.2*

I love u. I’ve been playing this game since 2016.I truly love it.Thank you for still updating.

### 5/5 — 我爱这个游戏！！！！

*2026-07-18, version 2.1.4*

没想到这么多年还能等到重大更新，必须狠狠的支持，狠狠的游玩，希望制作组多多更新，非常期待，很多年了还是最爱这个游戏！！！！😆😆😆

### 5/5 — New update!

*2026-07-18, version 2.1.4*

I’ll always give this game a 5 star rating after each update. One of a kind game I’ve never seen this concept anywhere before. Been playing it since it came out years ago

### 5/5 — New updates!

*2026-07-16, version 2.0.8*

One of my favorite mobile games out there. Glad to see a new update finally drop after such a long time!

### 5/5 — Masterpiece

*2026-07-15*

My biggest gripe with this game was that it was too easy and there was little variety, I was bored! But now that this update has happened, everything feels so much better! The game is like 3x harder now and I LOVE IT! Keep up the good work you guys!

### 5/5 — Awesome prison game

*2026-07-15, version 2.0.8*

I’ve had this game for years. It’s always fun no matter how much time I take off from playing it.

## Frequently asked questions about Prison Life RPG

### What is Prison Life RPG?

Prison Life RPG is a roguelike, survival, simulation, and role-playing game where you play as a prisoner. You must manage your health, build relationships, learn skills, and find ways to survive or escape from prison.

### What are the key features of Prison Life RPG?

The game features 100 playable prisoners, each with personal goals, 18 skills to learn, 4 gangs to join, over 80 items to collect or craft, and multiple ways to escape prison. You can also engage in various prison activities and build social relationships.

### How much does Prison Life RPG cost?

Prison Life RPG is a premium, paid game. It does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases, offering a complete experience upon purchase.

### What platforms is Prison Life RPG available on?

The application data indicates it is a mobile application, likely available on iOS and Android platforms, as it mentions App Store rankings.

### What are the main objectives in Prison Life RPG?

Your main objectives revolve around surviving the harsh prison environment, either by getting released through good behavior or parole, or by planning and executing an escape from prison. You can also aim to become a gang leader.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2026-08-11

Major update! Please let me know if you encounter any bugs!
2.2.3 journalist bug
2.2.2 new warden route bug and  beggar bug
1. Cloud Backup, Export & Import, Save Slots
2. Fame & Events: Journalist , Personal Pet, Cell Inspection
3. Escape Routes: Riot Path, Innocent Route, New Warden Ending
4. NPCs: Stinky Beggar, Journalist, Riot Police
5. Traits: Stinky, Mulan, Tapeworm
6. Items: Skill Boost, TV Remote, Dreamcatcher, Poison Burger
7. Encyclopedia: View All Items
8. Faster Dice Rolls & Movement
9. Various Bug Fixes

### 2.2.2 — 2026-07-22

Major update! Please let me know if you encounter any bugs!
2.2.2 new warden route bug and  beggar bug
1. Cloud Backup, Export & Import, Save Slots
2. Fame & Events: Journalist , Personal Pet, Cell Inspection
3. Escape Routes: Riot Path, Innocent Route, New Warden Ending
4. NPCs: Stinky Beggar, Journalist, Riot Police
5. Traits: Stinky, Mulan, Tapeworm
6. Items: Skill Boost, TV Remote, Dreamcatcher, Poison Burger
7. Encyclopedia: View All Items
8. Faster Dice Rolls & Movement
9. Various Bug Fixes

### 2.1.4 — 2026-07-16

Major update! Please let me know if you encounter any bugs!
1. Cloud Backup, Export & Import, Save Slots
2. Fame & Events: Journalist , Personal Pet, Cell Inspection
3. Escape Routes: Riot Path, Innocent Route, New Warden Ending
4. NPCs: Stinky Beggar, Journalist, Riot Police
5. Traits: Stinky, Mulan, Tapeworm
6. Items: Skill Boost, TV Remote, Dreamcatcher, Poison Burger
7. Encyclopedia: View All Items
8. Faster Dice Rolls & Movement
9. Various Bug Fixes

### 2.0.8 — 2026-07-14

Major update! Please let me know if you encounter any bugs!
1. Cloud Backup, Export & Import, Save Slots
2. Fame & Events: Journalist , Personal Pet, Cell Inspection
3. Escape Routes: Riot Path, Innocent Route, New Warden Ending
4. NPCs: Stinky Beggar, Journalist, Riot Police
5. Traits: Stinky, Mulan, Tapeworm
6. Items: Skill Boost, TV Remote, Dreamcatcher, Poison Burger
7. Encyclopedia: View All Items
8. Faster Dice Rolls & Movement
9. Various Bug Fixes

### 1.7.4 — 2026-02-12

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.
If you encounter any issues, please contact us at games@nobstudio.com

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