Back to the Dawn

Back to the Dawn is developed by Metal Head Games and published by Spiral Up Games, released on Jul 17, 2025.

Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

Basic Information

Store page feature tags: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Color Alternatives, Adjustable Difficulty, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing.

Official Introduction Key Points

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. Choose between two protagonists — Thomas, a reporter caught in a web of lies, or Bob, an undercover agent sent deep into the prison system. Each storyline delivers over 20 hours of engrossing mystery, where your every choice matters. Navigate a prison ruled by three powerful gangs, interact with 47 uniquely crafted inmates, and uncover layers of intrigue through dozens of memorable NPCs.
4. With over 100 handcrafted quests, multiple escape routes—each with its own risks and rewards—several possible endings, and more than 500,000 words of gripping narrative, Back to the Dawn delivers a deeply replayable RPG unlike anything you’ve experienced.
5. Thomas the Fox is a journalist caught up in a dark conspiracy and who got thrown into a maximum-security prison for not playing ball. Working with your attorney friend on the outside, you must collect evidence to save yourself and the city from grave danger!
6. Bob the Panther is an undercover agent who has never failed on any of his missions, but he is growing exhausted of this line of work and wants out. But a personal tragedy drags him back for one last job in prison. Experience a hardboiled tale of betrayal, vengeance, and truth!
7. This is an enormous prison with lots to do and many places to explore, but make sure you follow the rules, or at least try not to get caught!
8. You’ll encounter all kinds of challenges as you explore your new environment. But will you be a model prisoner and just try to keep your head down, or will you leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake? It’s all up to you.

Minimum System Requirements (Windows)

- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750ti
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Achievement Highlights

• The Fool
• The High Priestess
• The Empress
• The Emperor
• The Pope
• The Chariot
• The Hermit
• Wheel of Fortune

Related DLC

Available on the store page: DLC 3700590, DLC 2646420, DLC 3700610.

Legal Notice

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Official Screenshots

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