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Back to the Dawn

94% positive of 8,591 Steam reviews

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Unknown
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Unknown
Released
2025
Steam Deck
Verified
Known on
Steam, PlayStation

Made by Metal Head Games. Published by Spiral Up Games.

About the game

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.

What sets it apart

  • Detective
  • Crime
  • Strategy RPG
  • Choices Matter
  • Pixel Graphics
  • Investigation
  • Multiple Endings
  • RPG
  • Story Rich
  • CRPG
  • Mystery
  • Adventure

What players say

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What players say

  • Recommended
    I actually avoided getting this game at first because I wasn’t sure I would enjoy the gameplay. Boy, was I ever wrong. I LOVE this game. The game is so cleverly detailed and sophisticated, and there are a slew of different aspects to balance and decide on that will effect your outcomes. And I was delightfully shocked and awed by the storylines. Highly recommended.

    41 h played when written, mostly on Steam Deck. 3 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    Excellent and engaging game. Hard as hell. You must take every chance you get. I could finish the game with Thomas and Bob and it was a blast, taught me a lot about patience and discipline lol. Recommended !

    63 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    Do not buy this game. The developers have made some very questionable decisions regarding their business practices. Throughout Early Access, the game displayed a third character slot in the character selection menu, creating the clear expectation that the game would include a third playable character. The second character was added, but when Version 1.0 launched, the developers declared the base game complete…

    13 h played when written. 5 found it helpful.

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