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REALISTIC CLIMBING SIMULATION
Cairn’s realistic simulation allows intuitive climbing: find the best holds and place your hands and feet seamlessly with simple controls. Adapt your posture, effort and balance —if you're not careful, you will fall!
THE ASCENT OF A LIFETIME
As pro climber Aava, you embark on the ascent of Mount Kami, a summit that has never been reached. Along the journey, meet unexpected companions and hear from those left on the ground. Discover the mountain's history and decide what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve her dream.
OPEN YOUR OWN ROUTE
You are free to climb anywhere. Explore the mountain, read the rock face from the ground and plan your route carefully to reach the top. Solve problems while on the wall to navigate difficult sections. You can climb on anything, so choose your path wisely!
CLIMBING IS A FIGHT
Climbing is challenging: each wall feels like a boss fight. A thrilling challenge for those eager to test themselves, but you can also adjust the difficulty to customise your experience.
SURVIVE THE DEADLY MOUNTAIN
Manage your resources to survive during the long ascent: pitons, chalk, finger tape... but also food, water and medicine. Set up bivouacs and explore the mountain to find resources to reach the summit.
AWARD-WINNING INDIE TEAM
An unforgettable experience from the makers of Furi and Haven, with music and sound design by the team behind Limbo, Inside, Control and Cocoon, and art and story by renowned comic-book artist Mathieu Bablet.
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Highly Rated
Across critics and players| Source | Rating |
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 OpenCritic | 86 / 100 |
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Game Informer | 9.3 / 10.0 |
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GameSpot | 9 / 10 |
 IGN | 9 / 10.0 |
 PC Gamer | 91 / 100 |
About
Cairn is an indie survival-climbing title developed and published by The Game Bakers, set for release on January 28, 2026. Players take on the role of pro climber Aava as she attempts to reach a summit that has never been climbed before. This game belongs to the sports, action, adventure, and simulation genres while offering a single-player experience with controller support. The setting is unforgiving Mount Kami, where you must manage pitons and resources to survive the harsh environment.The core gameplay focuses on a realistic climbing simulation that allows for intuitive movement across the rock face. You can find the best holds and place your hands and feet seamlessly using simple controls while adapting your posture, effort, and balance. If you fail to maintain these factors carefully, you will fall from the wall. The game lets you climb anywhere by exploring the mountain and reading the rock face from the ground to plan your route.Throughout the ascent, you will meet unexpected companions and hear stories from those left on the ground below. You can discover the mountain's history and decide what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve her dream of the lifetime ascent. Solving problems while on the wall helps you navigate difficult sections as you open your own route up the mountain.
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Cairn Critic Reviews and Review Scores
A brilliant climbing adventure that siphons the rage out of navigation puzzlers like Death Stranding and Baby Steps, resulting in something prickly, but warmly approachable.
Cairn would mean nothing without the journey, and like both the mountain you are challenging and the climb itself, it is an incredible one.
When all its merits were added together, I was constantly drawn back to the climb to see the next vista. Cairn is challenging as a game and as a story; because, and not despite its many differences from other games you’ll play this year, it deserves your time and attention.
Maybe it was just the entrancing physicality of Cairn's central climbing and survival mechanics. But at some point, whatever wall existed between myself and the game came down and I was there with Aava and she was with me.
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How much does Cairn cost?
Right now, you can buy Cairn for as low as $26.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is Cairn on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Cairn is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $26.99, depending on the store and platform.
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Is Cairn available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Cairn is available on PC and PlayStation.
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Is Cairn single-player only?
Cairn is primarily a single-player experience.
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Cairn Review Scores and Player Reception
Cairn has been rated 86/100 on OpenCritic. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Cairn Lowest Price and Deal Summary
$26.99
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