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Back to the Dawn

Metal Head Games · 2025-07-17

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A lengthy single-player prison RPG where you investigate conspiracies, navigate factions, and engineer a breakout from a high-security prison.

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Release: 2025-07-17
Publisher: Spiral Up Games
Studio: Metal Head Games

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