Back to the Dawn is an adventure story about a prisoner fox. His life in prison is filled with various events that affect not only his character, but also his survival in general. To survive this unpleasant moment of being in the zone, he will have to study all the local laws and regulations, as well as establish relationships with other prisoners. This will open up new opportunities and receive additional bonuses. In addition, by using and upgrading all his skills, the hero will be able to get a chance to escape from captivity.

The gameplay in Back to the Dawn is an isometric adventure game where you need to solve various puzzles and riddles. There is also interaction with characters, cellmates and guards. Each of them has their own character, which you need to put up with and try to find an approach. By upgrading relationships, the hero will gain access to tricks and open connections, using which he can influence the guards.

The protagonist will have a daily schedule that he must adhere to in order not to get into trouble. In addition, he can use available tools and objects to complete his missions and solve puzzles. To escape, he will be able to enlist the help of allies who will come over to his side thanks to leveling up his relationships. You can talk to all the locals, getting new information about the prison.