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Back to the Dawn

Back to the Dawn
Steam Deck Verified Windows
Very Positive · 95% of 10,180
DeveloperMetal Head Games
ControllerFull
Wait Price verdict · US updated 6 days ago

The current price is 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. Seasonal sales have priced it lower.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $19.19 · 13d ago
Player reviews 95% positive of 10,180
Quality score 95/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

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.

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About the Game

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?

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Price history

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Historical lows
All-time low ATL $19.19 2026-07-03
3-month low $19.19
12-month low $19.19
Current $23.99
Price events From the accepted price history
Jul 10, 2026
Sale ended · back to $23.99
Jul 3, 2026
New all-time low $19.19

Back to the Dawn price history and current deals

Back to the Dawn for PC currently sells from $23.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $19.19, set on 2026-07-03.

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How does the current Back to the Dawn price compare?
The price verdict is wait. The current price is 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. Seasonal sales have priced it lower.
How does $23.99 compare with the Back to the Dawn price history?
$23.99 is 100% of the way from the all-time low of $19.19 to the full price. A lower price is recorded in the history.
Which stores list Back to the Dawn?
Back to the Dawn is tracked at steam. This section lists authorized stores and links to their store pages.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 95%
95% positive of 10,180
Media (14)
Tech
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
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
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.
Achievements (46)
ACH_1 76.9%
ACH_15 62.2%
ACH_22 50.6%
ACH_11 45.0%
ACH_4 40.0%
ACH_6 30.1%
ACH_3 27.7%
ACH_101 26.2%
Facts
DeveloperMetal Head Games
PublisherSpiral Up Games
ModesSingle-player
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