Back to the Dawn
Back to the Dawn came out on July 18, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. It is developed by Metal Head Games and published by Spiral Up Games.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- July 18, 2025
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
- Developer
- Metal Head Games
- Publisher
- Spiral Up Games
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
- Critic rating
- 85/100
How much is Back to the Dawn?
$17.99$23.99-25%
On Steam (US store), 25% off the $23.99 list price.
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Back to the Dawn PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 | RecommendedWindows 10 |
| Processor | MinimumIntel i5 | RecommendedIntel i5 |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNvidia GTX 750ti | RecommendedNvidia GTX 1650 |
| Storage | Minimum3 GB available space | Recommended3 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | MinimumRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system. | RecommendedRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system. |
- Languages (9)
- Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Vietnamese, GermanFull audio in Simplified Chinese
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About Back to the Dawn
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!
Storyline
Surviving a Dark Conspiracy in Maximum-Security Prison - In Back to the Dawn, you play a reporter caught up in a dark conspiracy and who got thrown into a maximum-security prison for not playing ball. Gather your wits and learn how to survive in this hostile environment. Explore every inch of the prison and exploit any weakness you find. Make friends (or foes) with your fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison. It's not just your life you are saving, but the entire city!
Screenshots
Back to the Dawn: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Back to the Dawn come out?
Back to the Dawn came out on July 18, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Is Back to the Dawn out yet?
Yes. Back to the Dawn came out on July 18, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
How much does Back to the Dawn cost?
Back to the Dawn is $17.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 2, 2026: 25% off its $23.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Back to the Dawn on?
Back to the Dawn is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Is Back to the Dawn on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
What are the Back to the Dawn PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Back to the Dawn as Intel i5, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 750ti, with 3 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel i5, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1650. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Back to the Dawn?
Back to the Dawn is developed by Metal Head Games and published by Spiral Up Games.
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