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Back to the Dawn

Metal Head Games · Nov 3, 2023

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2 · Xbox One · Switch

Teen

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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!

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  • Pure Nintendo

    May 06, 2026

    9.0
    Back to the Dawn is a story-driven RPG set in a prison. It comes from indie studio Metal Head Games and features anthropomorphic characters, tongue-in-cheek hum
  • COGconnected

    Mar 05, 2026

    7.0
    Back to the Dawn is a CRPG that takes place in a world where every character is a different kind of animal.

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