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Release date January 29, 2026
Genre Adventure - Survival - Simulation
Price 29.99 €/$
Developer & Publisher The Game Bakers
Contact [email protected]
Links Discord | Instagram | Tiktok | Bluesky | Twitter |
Stores: PlayStation, Steam, GoG, Epic and many PC stores
How long? Main story: 12h | Main + Extra: 15h | Completionist: 30h
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🏔️ AWARD-WINNING COLLAB
The Game Bakers team has been joined by award-winning members: comic book artist & writer Mathieu Bablet, Audio Director Martin Stig Andersen (Limbo, Inside, Control) and Lead Sound Designer Lukas Julian Lentz (Cocoon). Read more in the team bios here.
🏔️ CAST and MUSICIANS More about Cairn’s cast of actors bringing the characters to life and the musical collaboration behind its original soundtrack.
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Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Plan your route carefully and climb anywhere, managing pitons and resources to survive the unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
Cairn is among the most expected indie games of 2026, with over 700 000 wishlists, and several awards won before release.
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 the her dream.
REALISTIC CLIMBING SIMULATION Cairn’s 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!
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.
THE WHOLE MOUNTAIN AS A PLAYGROUND Explore a mountain and discover its secrets. The elusive troglodyte people are known for living in the area. Kami is also the legendary peak that many other alpinists have tried to reach. You can retrace the steps of their past expeditions on her slopes.
DEMO: In Cairn’s demo, you play as Aava attempting your first ascent. After a warm-up in the climbing gym, you climb to the summit of mount Tenzen, foraging, cooking and exploring a fully open mountain and hone your skills before heading to unforgiving Mount Kami.
*Cairn demo is sitting at 99% positive reviews on Steam with over 550 000 downloads.*
Launch trailer (Jan 26)
New launch date (Dec 25): https://youtu.be/x6KWhvvk3bM
Free Solo trailer (August 25): https://youtu.be/UlpKV2xvyAA
Only the Mountain (Jun 25): https://youtu.be/fZiy36vcB5Q
Authentic trailer (Dec 24): https://youtu.be/EM4yi8fKjYo
Reveal trailer (Jun 24): https://youtu.be/nhyMWuORSuA
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