// Back to the Dawn(2025)

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About 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!

Release Date

Jul 18, 2025

Developer

Metal Head Games

Publisher

Spiral Up Games

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Steam

92.79% positive

'Very Positive', 4,935 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

85/100

1 critic

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What is Back to the Dawn about?

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!

RPGStory RichPixel GraphicsDetectiveChoices MatterMultiple EndingsAdventureStrategy RPG

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Back to the Dawn?

Right now the lowest price for Back to the Dawn we're tracking is $14.19 at Kinguin — 41% below Steam's $23.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Back to the Dawn has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Back to the Dawn is $13.63 at Kinguin on June 26, 2026. The current best price is about 4% above that low.

Is Back to the Dawn worth buying?

93% of 4,935 Steam user reviews for Back to the Dawn are positive ("Very Positive").

When was Back to the Dawn released?

Back to the Dawn released on July 18, 2025, developed by Metal Head Games and published by Spiral Up Games.

What platforms is Back to the Dawn available on?

Back to the Dawn is available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Back to the Dawn prices drop?

Back to the Dawn last hit a new low of $13.63 on June 26, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $14.19. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Back to the Dawn?

The cheapest Back to the Dawn price right now is $14.19 at Kinguin, 41% below the Steam price.

Back to the Dawn price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$14.19	Buy Back to the Dawn at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$14.23	Buy Back to the Dawn at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-56%	$14.81	Buy Back to the Dawn at Instant Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$23.99	Buy Back to the Dawn at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$23.99	Buy Back to the Dawn at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $13.63 at Kinguin on Jun 26, 2026 — the current best price is 4% above it.

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