# Back to the Dawn

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Metal Head Games
- Publisher: Spiral Up Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 18, 2025
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Stealth
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1735700/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), Russian (Russia), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish; Subtitles: American English, Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), Russian (Russia), Vietnamese (Vietnam), German (Germany); Audio: Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/back-to-the-dawn)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- The main prisoners and protagonist have distinct personalities, with their backstories and relationships portrayed in depth.
- There are many branches and endings, and choices, evidence collection, and escape methods affect the outcome.
- The abundance of dialogue and text, along with humor, parody, and detailed worldbuilding, deepens immersion.

### Weaknesses

- Having to complete everything within a limited number of days hinders free exploration and relaxation.
- Giving gifts to raise prisoners' affection and some daily activities can feel repetitive.
- Some players find parts of the escape process monotonous because they rely too heavily on dice checks and time consumption.

## Links

- [Back to the Dawn on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4533)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4533/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T18:39:18.122Z