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Back to the Dawn

About this game

95% Very Positive1 340 Steam reviews
Platform
Steam (PC)
Developer
Metal Head Games
Publisher
Spiral Up Games
Release date
17 Jul 2025
Languages
8 languages
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Product type
Digital key / activates on Steam
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Back to the Dawn (动物迷城)

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Meet a colorful cast of inmates in your prison, each with an interesting story to tell. You can either make them your friends or fight, bully and rob them into submission. Will you be part of a gang or a cunning lone wolf? Pick a side!

Are you a tough guy who lets his fists do the talking, a thief who hides in the shadows, or perhaps a smooth talker who manipulates the scene? Develop your skills, craft tools to suit your style, and climb your way from “new fish” to “top dog.”

In a place built to break you, your sharpest weapon is your creativity and cunning. Every inch of Boulderton Prison might hold the key to your escape, from your prison cell to the infirmary, to the sewers and even the rooftops. Can you break free?

System Requirements

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Minimum
  • 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.
Recommended
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1650
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Player reviews

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Recommended· 29 Jun 2026

Amazing game with way more depth then expected. Both of the current stories are also really good.

Recommended· 26 Jul 2026

great game with so much more depth than meets the eye! I wish there was a sandbox mode! it's not the most sophisticated story, maybe too elementary, but that's a good thing really! there's plenty to enjoy in the game ...

Recommended· 17 Jul 2026

One of my favorite RPGs I've played. A lot of interesting characters. The game encourages the player to explore and rewards curiosity. Many branching paths and possibilities. Definitely recommend this. Going in for an...

Recommended· 25 Jul 2026

YES YES YES YES ITS SO DAMN GOOD such a unique experience

Recommended· 20 Jul 2026

This game is so unique. It has all the classic tropes yet being able to slowly plan your escape and solve the case is simply amazing. Always so fun to see what will happen next and so many small details to be careful....

2 months ago 【v2.0.0.32】Spanish (Latin America) and Vietnamese localization ​​+ Bug Fixes<p class="bb_paragraph">Hello fellow inmates,</p><p class="bb_paragraph"></p><p class="bb_paragraph">Thank you all so much for your continued support and feedback!</p><p class="bb_paragraph"&
4 months ago 【V2.0.0.31】New Chinese Voice-over and Bug Fixes<p class="bb_paragraph">Hello inmates,</p><p class="bb_paragraph"></p><p class="bb_paragraph">As usual, thank you everyone for your support and feedback!</p><p class="bb_paragraph"></p&
5 months ago Revealing Champion Mode, and a sneak peek of our upcoming DLC...<p class="bb_paragraph">Hello fellow inmates!</p><p class="bb_paragraph"></p><p class="bb_paragraph">Since the update article last September, where we updated everyone with a couple of optimization and port ann

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Back to the Dawn (动物迷城)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...

Platform
Steam (PC)
Developer
Metal Head Games
Publisher
Spiral Up Games
Release date
17 Jul, 2025
Languages
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Product type
Digital key / activates on Steam
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Description

Back to the Dawn (动物迷城)

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Meet a colorful cast of inmates in your prison, each with an interesting story to tell. You can either make them your friends or fight, bully and rob them into submission. Will you be part of a gang or a cunning lone wolf? Pick a side!

Are you a tough guy who lets his fists do the talking, a thief who hides in the shadows, or perhaps a smooth talker who manipulates the scene? Develop your skills, craft tools to suit your style, and climb your way from “new fish” to “top dog.”

In a place built to break you, your sharpest weapon is your creativity and cunning. Every inch of Boulderton Prison might hold the key to your escape, from your prison cell to the infirmary, to the sewers and even the rooftops. Can you break free?

System Requirements

Minimum
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.
Recommended
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel i5
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1650
Storage
3 GB available space
Additional Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Best Reviews

👍 Recommended · Steam player · 29 Jun 2026

Amazing game with way more depth then expected. Both of the current stories are also really good.

2 found this helpful

👍 Recommended · Steam player · 17 Jul 2026

One of my favorite RPGs I've played. A lot of interesting characters. The game encourages the player to explore and rewards curiosity. Many branching paths and possibilities. Definitely recommend this. Going in for another playthrough.

3 found this helpful

👍 Recommended · Steam player · 25 Jul 2026

YES YES YES YES ITS SO DAMN GOOD such a unique experience

1 found this helpful

Recent Reviews

👍 Recommended · Steam player · 26 Jul 2026

great game with so much more depth than meets the eye! I wish there was a sandbox mode! it's not the most sophisticated story, maybe too elementary, but that's a good thing really! there's plenty to enjoy in the game already

0 found this helpful

👍 Recommended · Steam player · 25 Jul 2026

YES YES YES YES ITS SO DAMN GOOD such a unique experience

1 found this helpful

👍 Recommended · Steam player · 20 Jul 2026

This game is so unique. It has all the classic tropes yet being able to slowly plan your escape and solve the case is simply amazing. Always so fun to see what will happen next and so many small details to be careful. The pixel art is also just perfect.

1 found this helpful

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