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Back to the Dawn
Xbox Series X|S · Released July 18, 2025 · Developed by Metal Head Games · Published by Spiral Up Games
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Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndieMystery
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Summary
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!
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IGDB Rating
77.52 / 100
7 ratings
Total Rating
81.26 / 100
8 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Mystery
Engine
Unity
Developer
Metal Head Games
Release history (8 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | PC (Microsoft Windows) | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | PC (Microsoft Windows) | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Xbox Series X|S | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Xbox One | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | PC (Microsoft Windows) | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Nintendo Switch | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Nintendo Switch 2 | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | PlayStation 5 | — |
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Storyline
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!
