The story of Prison Break: The Conspiracy is based on the first season of the TV series Prison Break . The original story follows young engineer Michael Scofield and his elaborate plan to rescue his brother Lincoln Burrows, who was falsely accused of murder and is now awaiting execution in the Fox River prison.
The player does not control Michael, but Tom Paxton, an agent for "The Company", a villainous organization. His mission is to get into Fox River prison and report on Michael's attempts to escape with his brother. The original story serves as background for Paxton's experiences in the prison.
Prison Break: The Conspiracy is essentially a stealth game with hand-to-hand combat portions. Most of the game consists of objectives given to Paxton by other inmates, which involve sneaking past security guards, janitors, or hostile inmates without being noticed. If the protagonist is spotted, the player must replay the sequence from the previous checkpoint. Fighting hostile characters can also be an option.
During downtime, Paxton can engage in activities such as lifting weights, getting tattoos, and fighting other inmates for money and prizes.
Prison Break: The Conspiracy was released on the Playstation 3 in 2010.