A phenomenal start to 2026 and one of those games that reminds me why I love playing video games. Cairn's concept is fresh and original, and the climbing feels exceptionally great once it clicks. The game is challenging in a good way and sometimes even frustrating, but that only makes reaching the several checkpoints more rewarding. Climbing Mount Kami feels incredibly satisfying. I took my time on the way up
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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!
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- Release date:
- 29 January 2026
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- Recent Steam reviews:
- Very Positive
- All Steam reviews:
- Very Positive (7168)
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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.Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10
- Processor:
- Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400), AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB), Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB)
- Storage:
- 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD required. Controller recommended.
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10
- Processor:
- Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Geforce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
- Storage:
- 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD required. Controller recommended.
User reviews
I came for the climbing and the beautiful mountain views. What I've got additionally was an emotional and philosophical journey about life & death, love & hate, struggle & overcoming and existence itself - told in a captivating story which left me stunned at the end. To me the gameplay felt unique, challenging and entertaining. The looks and graphical style are just beautiful. I can only highly recommend playing
Cairn is even more than I expected it to be and promises more than just a climbing game. The storyline isn’t the most engaging, but it’s not bad to the point that I wasn’t interested. That being said, I played 13 hours in just a few days, and it’s left me wanting to play even more. It’s not often a game can grab my attention like that. At its base, it’s a climbing game, and it does that very well. Not every path is