Metal Head Games

Back to the Dawn

A gripping prison escape RPG woven with crime, corruption, and hidden agendas. Step into a maximum-security facility where every inmate has a past—and a plan. You'll have to fight to survive, investigate, and ultimately break free before the time runs out. Uncover a scheme that threatens more than just your life—it could bring down the entire city. In this thrilling adventure, choices matter, and escape is your only salvation!

Released: 18 July 2025
Developer: Metal Head Games
Publisher: Spiral Up Games
Engine: Unity
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age rating: PEGI 18 · ESRB T
Controller: Full controller support
Metacritic: 81/100
Steam recommendations: 8,473
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Adventure · Indie
Estimated owners: 200,000–500,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 85
Critic rating: 8
Ratings counted: 94.5%
Steam reviews: 46
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Back to the Dawn

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Crossplay System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 3.0 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 444

Back to the Dawn

The story

Surviving a Dark Conspiracy in Maximum-Security Prison - In Back to the Dawn, you play a reporter caught up in a dark conspiracy and who got thrown into a maximum-security prison for not playing ball. Gather your wits and learn how to survive in this hostile environment. Explore every inch of the prison and exploit any weakness you find. Make friends (or foes) with your fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison. It's not just your life you are saving, but the entire city!

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