Steam app 1735700 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:40 UTC
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.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
35 months, November 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Back to the Dawn was released on 17 Jul, 2025.
| Language | Full audio |
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| Simplified Chinese | ● |
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| Vietnamese |
A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.
46 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Feb 2024 to May 2026 · times in UTC
Hello fellow inmates,Thank you all so much for your continued support and feedback!We are excited to share some good news. Back to the Dawn now supports Spanish (Latin America) and Vietnamese. A massive thank you to “Shadow” for the Spanish…
✪快乐男孩Hello inmates,As usual, thank you everyone for your support and feedback!Here are the details of this update:Optimization:Added Chinese voice-over. You may enable and disable it in \.Bug Fix:Fixed an issue where skipping TV programs on the…
Patch notesHello fellow inmates!Since the update article last September, where we updated everyone with a couple of optimization and port announcements, we haven't had the time to share our recent development with everyone. With the Chinese New Year…
我是小铁头就创你Hello inmates,As usual, thank you everyone for your support and feedback!Here are the details of this update:Bug Fix:Adjusted the speed of auto-advance of English textFixed the bug in the dialogue log and the controller selectionIf you come…
Patch notesHello inmates, Thank you everyone for your feedback and support! Back to the Dawn is participating Spiral Up Publisher Sale, and you can enjoy a 10% discount on the game! The discount will last till 7th November so be sure to catch it while…
Patch notesHello fellow inmates!Back to the Dawn is proud to announce its participation in Tokyo Game Show 2025 from 25-29 Sept, and we invite everyone to join us in on the fun!Simultaneously, the Steam Autumn Sale is currently ongoing, and you can…
宇智波曼波Hello fellow inmates!Thank you everyone for your continuous support and feedback as usual! Many of you have requested it, and we've heard you — Back to the Dawn will be getting more console ports. The game will be coming to Nintendo Switch…
宇智波曼波Hello inmates,Thank you for your continued support and feedback!Here are the patch notes for this update:Optimizations & Adjustments:Added a fast travel feature, limited to the Main Building, located next to the quick return to cell button…
Patch notesDear Inmates, Back to the Dawn is still on sale at 15% off, but the discount ends tomorrow. If you haven’t "entered prison" yet, now’s the time—don’t miss out!Our game first entered Early Access in the winter of 2023, and it’s thanks to…
我是小铁头就创你Dear inmates,Thank you for your continued support and feedback!Here are the patch notes for this update:Optimizations & Adjustments:Improved the loading speed when using Memory Recall, with a faster loading animation and removal of scene…
Patch notesDear inmates,We've recently discovered that some players are unable to launch the game due to missing system libraries. To resolve this, we've updated the Steam auto-installation script.This script is a built-in Steam file. After fully…
我是小铁头就创你Added a new track: "Eyes on the Screen – Battle Mix"Replaced the track: "Gambling"
Patch notesHello Inmates!Thank you everyone for your support and feedback!Here are the details of this update:Optimization and adjustments：Soda can now be consumed in batches; A new prompt for the steps to claim the Supporter Pack DLC has been added…
Patch notesHello inmates! Thank you all for your support and feedback!Here are the details of this update:Fixes:Fixed an issue where players could get stuck or clip through the environment when interacting with the doors of the Chapel Lounge and the…
Patch notesHello Inmates!Thank you once again for all your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update:Improvements and adjustments：Removed the reputation level requirement for choosing the "Persuade him to let go" option when Crunchy…
Patch notesHello, fellow inmates! We've been collecting feedback from you all, and we may be a little slow in responding because we're busy with bug fixes, game improvements and general gamedev-ing, so please bear with us.In the new version, we've…
宇智波曼波Hello inmates!Thank you everyone for your support and feedback!Here are the details of this update:Improvements and adjustments:Adjusted the combat skill "Disarm Stance", which will give an additional 8% dodge chance during its effect…
Patch notesHello inmates! Thank you for your support and feedback!Here are the details of this update:Fixed the bug where after retrieving "Wesley's Recording Watch", there is a chance that the subsequent actions cannot be triggered, causing the…
Patch notesHello, inmates!Since the official release of Back to the Dawn, we’ve received a lot of valuable feedback, and our team has been working non-stop to address the issues. Thank you all for your continued support!Here are the details of the…
Patch notesInmates, drumroll please! Back to the Dawn has exited Early Access and is now officially a full release game, featuring two playable main characters — including the much anticipated Bob the Panther!On this wonderful occasion, it would be…
我是小铁头就创你Hello inmates!Back to the Dawn Version 1.0 will officially launch on July 18 at 11:00 AM (GMT+8). With just 4 days to go, the excitement is building fast!Lately, there’s been more chatter than usual in the yard and laundry room. You can…
宇智波曼波Back to the Dawn 1.0 FAQ1. Q: What is the content and scale of the Black Panther Arc? How long does it take to complete the main storyline? A: Bob’s story includes a full 5-act main storyline. In terms of script size and narrative…
宇智波曼波Boulderton Times • Prison News BulletinListen up, inmates!Word’s just come through the bars — Back to the Dawn Version 1.0 is officially scheduled for release on July 18. And with it? A new yet untold story lurks in the shadows, ready to…
我是小铁头就创你Greetings Inmates! We’re thrilled to announce that after months of polish and refinement, Back to the Dawn will be leaving Early Access and officially launching its 1.0 Version this July! And yes, the highly anticipated Black Panther Arc is…
我是小铁头就创你Greetings Inmates! It is once again time for our monthly devlog! By the way, we are currently participating in Eastern Game Fest 2025 and our game is currently having a 15% discount! So if you've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to…
我是小铁头就创你Hello Inmates! Thank you everyone for your support during the Steam Spring Sale! As we enter the stage of polishing and refinement of Bob's storyline, some of the art we are currently working on might have spoilers so we won't be sharing as…
我是小铁头就创你Hello inmates! Back to the Dawn is currently participating in The Storyteller's Festival, which lasts from Feb 18th to Feb 25th! So be sure to share about our game with your friends and family!…
我是小铁头就创你Hello inmates! It is yet another exciting year for Back to the Dawn and we are working hard on completing Bob the Panther's storyline! We would like to take the beginning of this year to thank you for your wonderful and patient support. As…
我是小铁头就创你{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41416966/80902bf542704f7e06839f99b214e315f9799697.jpg Hello Inmates! As 2024 comes to an end, the winter sale is upon us once again! And Back to the Dawn is here to join the festivities! Now is the perfect time to uncover…
我是小铁头就创你Dear inmates, The highly anticipated Steam Autumn Sale has officially begun, and Back to the Dawn is part of it! For a limited time, you can grab the game at 15% off—making it the perfect opportunity to introduce it to your friends and…
我是小铁头就创你Hey Inmates! We’ve got some exciting news for you. We’ve teamed up with the amazing team behind Prison Architect to present an exclusive deal: the Ultimate Prison Life Bundle! Starting today, you can grab this bundle with a 10% discount on…
naniDear Inmates, We hope you've been enjoying the new escape route for Thomas the Fox that we introduced in our last update! We’re excited to share some fresh updates with you this month, including a sneak peek into the latest developments…
我是小铁头就创你Greetings inmates! Thank you for your support and feedback for our last update with Thomas! For today's update, we've conducted a new round of fixes and optimizations to improve your gaming experience. Game Optimizations When purchasing…
Patch notesHello inmates! Today, we’re excited to bring you the FINAL prison escape route for Thomas the Fox — “The Devil”! At the same time, we’re happy to announce that Thomas' story is now feature complete! Since we launched in Early Access last…
EEEDear Inmates, Thank you for your continued support and feedback for the previous updates! We’re thrilled to announce that brand new story content for Thomas the Fox is coming your way on September 12th! NEW Escape Route + Story Content!…
EEEGreetings inmates! Thank you for your support and feedback for previous patch! For today's update, we've conducted a new round of fixes and optimizations to improve your gaming experience. Bug Fixes Fixed the issue where loading the save…
Patch notesGreetings Inmates, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41416966/a78b15d7f640d4eb4db349b58ec00c55a9bbabb6.jpg{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41416966/9f4d2632bd1182d08415db457c298ad8ea53b69e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41416966/9418194784b6f915e757d5442843a29005b9265b.png We…
我是小铁头就创你Greetings inmates! Thank you for your support and feedback for previous patch! For today's update, we've conducted a new round of fixes and optimizations to improve your gaming experience. Bug Fixes and Optimizations Fixed an issue where…
Patch notesGreetings inmates! Hope you have all been enjoying the new content! In today's update, we have made another round of fixes and optimizations. Here are the detailed contents of this update: Bug Fixes and Optimizations Fixed an issue where…
Patch notesDear Inmates, Thank you for your patience! We're excited to announce that we’ve got some brand new story content for Thomas that is coming out TODAY! New Escape Route + Scenes!…
EEEHey Inmates! The Steam Summer Sale is finally here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41416966/dac7655d5389c960790dcb6eb3f567c4d85ebad3.png From 27 June - 11 July, Back to the Dawn will be 15% off, our biggest discount to date!! If you’ve been looking for…
无何籽wuheziGreetings Inmates! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41416966/a217ec668138a16500caa06f8736daebcdd4ee29.png We are thrilled to announce that we are participating in the first ever Steam Anthro Festival happening from June 6-10! In Back to the Dawn…
SpiralUpGames - LeonHey Inmates! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44749015/038e05bd94aeaf3f130a4ab2103d76bf9278d9de.png As we continue working on more new content for everyone, we've got an exciting treat to share with you. Together with Wandering Sword and Cyber Manhunt 2…
SumiGreetings Inmates! With LudoNarraCon around the corner, we're thrilled to invite you to join us for an exciting live stream of Back to the Dawn that we will be hosting!…
SpiralUpGames - Tian YuHey Inmates! We hope you guys are enjoying your time in Boulderton Prison, meticulously planning your great escape. But as you're laying low and biding your time, we've got another intriguing game that might just pique your interest. We’ve…
SpiralUpGames - Tian YuGreetings, Inmates! Exciting news! Following last week's announcement about our new update on the open test branch, we're thrilled to share that we have pushed out the update officially onto the main branch. A huge thank you to everyone for…
EEEGreetings Inmates! We hope you've been busy plotting your escape within the daunting prison walls of Back to the Dawn. Since the release of our public opentest branch back in December, we've been thrilled to see so many of you take an early…
EEEGreetings Inmates! I hope you are all doing well. 2023 was a landmark year for us, as we finally launched Back to the Dawn after three years of development. We are absolutely humbled by the enthusiasm you’ve all shown. Watching you delve…
我是小铁头就创你Greetings Inmates, Hope you’ve all been having a fun time in Boulderton Prison! We wanted to share a quick update that is now live in both the main and Opentest branches. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the prison lobby's first floor map was…
Patch notesGreetings, Inmates! With Spring Festival just around the corner, we’d like to spread some festive cheer with everyone (pss and of cos some new content)! Exclusive 12% Spring Festival Discount!…
SpiralUpGames - Tian YuEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Back to the Dawn - Original Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Back to the Dawn - Supporter Pack | Windows | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Back to the Dawn - Game Modifier Toolkit | Windows | 18 Jul 2025 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Back To The Dawn.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | MetalHeadGames/Back To The Dawn/Save | * and below |
WinAppDataLocalLow | MetalHeadGames/Back To The Dawn/OpenTestSave | * and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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