Game info

In Back to the Dawn, you play a reporter thrown into a maximum-security prison wrongfully for uncovering a dark conspiracy. Make friends (or foes) with your fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

- A Hard-Boiled Plot Fit Even For The Godfather Himself -

It's 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.

- Peace Keeper or Chaos Bringer, It's Your Call -

There is a colorful cast of fellow 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. Decide too if you want to be part of a gang or a cunning long wolf who maneuver your way around everybody. It's tough, but hey, you are in prison!

- A Colorful Cast -

Each of your fellow inmates has an unforgettable story to tell. Befriend them and help each other, or fight, rob, and bully them! Of course, you can also be a lone wolf or cunningly maneuver among the various factions. You may be a righteous and upstanding citizen, but when in Rome…

- Open Character Growth System -

Are you a tough guy who lets his fists do the talking, a thief who hides in the shadows, or perhaps a smooth talker with some nifty hacking skills? You can be whoever you want to be in this game. Learn all kinds of skills, craft tools of various trades and go from being 'new fish' to 'top dog'!

- Plan Your Prison Escape -

From the laundry room to the infirmary, to the sewers and even the parking lot, every inch of the place is a piece in your intricate jailbreak puzzle. Discover the secrets of each location and use them to your advantage. In your bid for freedom, your imagination will be the most powerful weapon.

Metal Head Games

We're Metal Head Games, an indie game studio with an unbreakable will and a mind that never rusts. We would like to present our debut game - BACK TO THE DAWN - a hardcore prison RPG which has taken us more than 4 years to develop. Watch out for its release in 2023 and get ready for a wild and thrilling adventure!