Prison: Simulator(2021)

For a breakdown of how these themes manifest in the gameplay of Prison Simulator (2021), watch this developer-led discussion on the consequences of player choices:

Analyzes the "playful premise" of mass imprisonment in modern titles. Semantic Scholar PRISON SIMULATOR(2021)

Argues for using virtual models to reform the 21st-century justice system. NIU Law Review For a breakdown of how these themes manifest

Some papers use these simulations to critique the "prison-industrial complex," noting how economic mechanics in games (e.g., getting paid per prisoner) reflect real-world for-profit models. 2. The Psychology of Power & Respect PRISON SIMULATOR(2021)

Qualitative study on how inmates interact with gaming technology. ResearchGate