A player climbing a rock face in the game Cairn, with a waterfall and mountain scenery in the background.

Cairn game screenshot: Rocky environment with yellow, red, and blue paths, connected to skull icons. A character is visible at the top.

A player climbing a rock face in the game Cairn, with gear and rope, overhead view.

A screenshot of the game Cairn, featuring a character standing in front of a mountainous landscape. The sun shines brightly.

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Cairn is a survival-focused climbing adventure that challenges players to confront the raw, unforgiving nature of high-altitude exploration. Developed by the studio behind Furi and Haven, the game centers on a solitary ascent where preparation, precision, and perseverance are the only paths forward.

You play as Aava, an experienced climber determined to reach the summit of Mount Kami, a peak that has never been conquered. There are no marked routes and no guarantees of safety. From the moment you begin your climb, you must study the mountain from below, plan your approach, and commit to every decision, knowing that a single mistake can end the expedition.

Cairn features a grounded, physics-driven climbing system in which each handhold, foothold, and shift of balance matters. You place your own gear, manage your stamina, and move deliberately across sheer rock faces. The mountain is not a puzzle with a single solution; every ascent is shaped by the route you choose and the risks you are willing to take.

Survival plays a central role in the experience. Food, water, chalk, and medical supplies are limited, forcing constant trade-offs between safety and progress. You will establish bivouacs to rest and recover, weighing whether to push forward or retreat before exhaustion and the elements overwhelm you.

Beyond the physical challenge, Cairn delivers a quiet, atmospheric narrative. Encounters along the climb and traces of past expeditions reveal the history of Mount Kami and reflect the personal cost of ambition. Paired with a striking visual style and a minimalist, evocative soundtrack, the game creates a tense and contemplative journey where the mountain itself is the ultimate adversary.

Cairn is a focused, demanding experience that treats climbing as both a technical discipline and an emotional trial where reaching the summit is never guaranteed.

Enhance your game experience with Cairn - Deluxe Upgrade Pack, the latest DLC available coming on 29 January 2026

Technical information
Official website
Categories : Action, Adventure, Simulation, Sports Sim
Editor : The Game Bakers
Developer : The Game Bakers
Mode(s) : Solo
Release date : 29 January 2026
Latest patch: 31/10/25
System Requirements
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU : Core i7-6700 / Ryzen 5 1500X
- RAM : 8 GB
- GPU : GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 570
- Storage : 10 GB
- Recommended
- CPU : Core i7-10700 / Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU : Geforce RTX 2060 Super/ Radeon RX 5700
Age Rating
Steam Deck: Verified