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Release date January 29, 2026

Platforms PC, PS5 Genre Adventure - Survival - Simulation Price 29.99 €/$ Developer & Publisher The Game Bakers

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. Find the game here: PC | PS5

Cairn launched January 29th, 2026 to glowing reviews from players and media alike, with a 85 score on Metacritic and 94% positive reviews on Steam. Called "a stunning and surprising masterpiece" by Eurogamer or "among the best videogames in years" by PC Gamer, the game has earned critical acclaim for its intense climbing simulation, breathtaking art direction, and a deeply human story about sacrifice and the limits of the human spirit.

The game sold over half a million copies in 2 months making it one of the most successful indie games of 2026 so far.

NEW ANNOUNCE APRIL 9 2026 - DLC ON THE TRAIL: On the Trail brings climbers new climbing spots and challenges. Find your route freely in the new locations, solve fresh climbing problems and explore iconic places as you follow the trail of a legendary climber.

On the Trail: Deep Water, the first of the series, brings you 3 new climbing spots, and introduces water soloing: you can now climb over water, without consequences when falling! Launching summer 2026.

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's demo is sitting at 99% positive reviews on Steam with over 550 000 downloads.