Back to the Dawn

Back to the Dawn

Metal Head Games · July 18, 2025 · RPG, Pixel Graphics, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Detective

Buy the Back to the Dawn key for Steam from Eneba at $13.99 — the cheapest of 14 stores we compare.

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Very Positive94% · 10,45281Metacritic113playing now
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$13.99-25%
lowest tracked $11.25
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Where to buy Back to the Dawn — official stores

Fanatical
Standard Edition · Steam
-25%
$17.99
$23.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$23.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$23.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$23.99
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Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Standard Edition · Microsoft Store
$23.99
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Cheapest Back to the Dawn keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.16
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$13.99
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YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-33%
$14.45
$21.61
Buy
CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.51
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Keycense
Standard Edition · Steam
-36%
$14.63
$22.81
Buy
Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-35%
$14.79
$22.69
Buy
Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.91
Buy
Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$15.78
Buy
Gamesporium
Gamesporium
Standard Edition · Steam
$23.99
Buy

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Back to the Dawn price by region

Back to the Dawn costs £10.71 in the United Kingdom, €12.67 in Europe (EUR), $13.00 in Georgia (USD), $13.99 in the United States, CA$20.59 in Canada, A$29.62 in Australia, NZ$34.90 in New Zealand, zł56.47 in Poland and R$74.95 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Back to the Dawn offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £10.71 −42% £18.56 £10.71 11
Europe (EUR) €12.67 −43% €22.12 €12.67 13
Georgia (USD) $13.00 $13.00 $13.99 13
United Statesyour region $13.99 −25% $17.99 $13.99 14
Canada CA$20.59 −31% CA$29.99 CA$20.59 7
Australia A$29.62 −25% A$29.62 A$39.50 6
New Zealand NZ$34.90 NZ$34.90 NZ$38.99 5
Poland zł56.47 −49% zł109.99 zł56.47 7
Brazil R$74.95 R$74.95 R$79.92 6

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Back to the Dawn

✦ AI summary

Escape a sprawling maximum-security prison filled with 47 unique inmates and uncover a city-wide conspiracy across two compelling character stories in this choice-driven RPG with 100+ handcrafted quests and multiple endings. With over 500,000 words of narrative, dynamic gang politics, and numerous escape routes, Back to the Dawn offers a replayable mystery where your playstyle—whether brute force, stealth, or manipulation—completely shapes your prison experience and ultimate fate.

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?

Back to the Dawn — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Back to the Dawn is praised by players for its engaging story, fun gameplay, and dark comedic tone that sets it apart as a sleeper gem. Players note it's quite challenging and demands careful play, but most find it rewarding and highly recommend it for those seeking a well-crafted experience.

Recommended Sep 20, 2026
I haven’t played a game this good in a long time. This game has completely taken over my life—the gameplay is amazing, the storyline is fantastic, and it’s easily my favorite game of the year.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 20, 2026
great story , fun to play
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 19, 2026
Sleeper gem. Both dark and comedic.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 29, 2026
yes
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
Zootopia but noir
Recommended Sep 26, 2026
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 !

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