How long to beat
12hrs
MAIN STORY
16hrs
STORY + SIDES
22hrs
EVERYTHING
15hrs
ALL STYLES
Images & Screenshots
Summary
Cairn would mean nothing without the journey, and like both the mountain you are challenging and the climb itself, it is an incredible one.
Developers
The Game Bakers
Publishers
The Game Bakers
Cairn - Latest Contents
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Cairn: On the Trail - Official DLC Announcement Trailer | Triple-i Initiative Showcase 2026
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Watch the latest trailer for Cairn to see what's coming with the free On the Trail DLC for the survival climber game. On the Trail - Deep Water is the first of a series of free DLC bringing Cairn climbers with new climbing locations and fresh challenges as they follow the trail of a legendary climber. The DLC features three new climbing areas, and introduces water soloing: players can now climb over water, without the consequences of plummeting to their death. You can also now climb with Marco or Aava. The On the Trail DLC for Cairn will be available on PC and PlayStation 5 (PS5) in summer 2026.
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The Best Video Games of 2026 (So Far)
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Every Game IGN has scored an 8 or higher this year.
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Cairn: The 'Survival-Climber' Game Hits a Sales Milestone in Its First Week Since Launch
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Summit of Success.
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Cairn - Official Launch Trailer
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Don't miss the Launch Trailer for Cairn, a narrative-driven climbing adventure game developed by The Game Bakers. Players will set out as Aava to climb the highest peak of Mount Kami. Manage equipment, plan the route up the mountain, and embark on a quest for freedom. Cairn is available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG).
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Cairn Video Review
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Cairn reviewed by Will Borger on PlayStation 5, also available on Xbox Series X|S and PC."Cairn would mean nothing without the journey, without the climb. Each time I was close to the top, I discovered the peak was farther off. And each time, I would tape up Aava’s hands, cook whatever I had, and keep going. I knew what she could handle, what she needed, where I could take my chances. My reward was always something wondrous, and by the end I was as attuned to Aava’s body as my own. But what I’ll remember is the story of the mountain and the people on it. I’ll remember the climb. I’ll remember Aava. Kami asks Aava two questions: “Who are you? Why are you here?” Her answers are simple: “I’m a climber. I came here to live.” And through her, so could I."
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Cairn Pits You Against the Mountain in a Climbing Puzzler with Deadly Consequences
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After several hours playing through an exclusive, hands-on demo of Cairn, the upcoming climbing-survival sim, we were riveted. Our time on the mountain was filled with arduous climbs punctuated with periods of quiet reflection, life-or-death battles against the elements, and a combined sense of victory and wonder as we reached higher and higher. Previewed by Justin Koreis
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Cairn Preview: Face Beauty and Danger Atop the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain
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Sometimes you come for the mountain, sometimes the mountain comes for you.
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Cairn Screenshots
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Cairn would mean nothing without the journey, and like both the mountain you are challenging and the climb itself, it is an incredible one.
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Cairn - Official Release Date Trailer
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Check out the Release Date Trailer for Cairn, a climbing exploration adventure game developed by The Game Bakers. Players will plan their climbs carefully to survive the relentless Mount Kami. Ascend the mountain as Aave and become the first to do so in Cairn, launching on January 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam).
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Cairn - Official Ghost Demo Update Trailer
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Don't miss the Ghost Demo Update Trailer for Cairn, the stylized survival climbing game developed by The Game Bakers. Players can now access the new Ghost Demo Update, allowing climbers to see the ghosts of other players climbing alongside them on Mount Tenzen. Race against the best, look out for new techniques from other players, and more with the Ghost Demo Update for Cairn, available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam), with the game launching in early 2026.
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Cairn - Official Trailer | Indie Fan Fest Fall 2025
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Watch as real climbers put their climbing knowledge to the test in Cairn in this latest trailer for the upcoming survival climber action-adventure game from the creators of Furi and Haven. The new trailer also showcases players trying out the demo. In Cairn, reach a summit never climbed before. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. Cairn will be available on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Steam on November 5, 2025. A demo is available now.
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Cairn - Official Free Solo Mode Trailer | gamescom 2025
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Reach a summit never climbed before. Cairn's new trailer showcases the survival-climbing game's free solo mode. Watch the latest Cairn trailer for this upcoming survival-climber game from the creators of Furi and Haven. The Cairn trailer highlights what you can expect from the free solo mode, which features no rope, one life, and an extremely deadly challenge. Cairn will be available on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC via Steam. A demo for Cairn is available now. In Cairn, climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
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Cairn - Official Developer Presentation and Gameplay Trailer
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A gameplay presentation for the immersive climbing simulator Cairn aired during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. Developers The Game Bakers dug into the intricate technicalities of scaling icy mountains. Cairn is clambering onto PlayStation and PC later this year, but you can check out the demo on both platforms right now.
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Cairn - Official Developer Overview Trailer - Women-Led Games x SGF 2025
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Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.Cairn will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC. Visit Steam to add the game to your wishlist and download the demo!
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Cairn - Official Demo Launch Trailer | State of Play 2025
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Get a look around Cairn, an adventure climbing game developed by The Game Bakers. Players must carefully manage their climb and resources to make an ascent of a lifetime. Cairn is coming to PlayStation 5 & PC on November 5th, 2025 (PS5) with a demo available later today.
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Cairn - Official Gameplay Overview Trailer | IGN Fan Fest 2025
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Get a deep dive into Cairn in this new trailer for the upcoming survival climbing simulation game from the creators of Furi and Haven. Learn more about the gameplay, the game's day and night cycle, dynamic weather, and more. In Cairn, reach a summit never climbed before. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. Cairn will be available on PC and a demo is out now.
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Cairn - Official Demo Trailer | PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted
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Watch the latest Cairn trailer to see the challenges you'll face in this upcoming survival climbing simulation game from the creators of Furi and Haven. In Cairn, reach a summit never climbed before. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. Cairn will be available on PC in 2025, and a demo is out now on Steam until December 19, 2024.
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Cairn - Official Gameplay Overview Trailer | The MIX Fall Showcase 2024
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Get a deep dive into the gameplay of Cairn in this new trailer for the upcoming survival climbing simulation game from the creators of Furi and Haven. In Cairn, reach a summit never climbed before. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. Cairn will be available on PC.
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Cairn Gameplay Trailer | gamescom 2024
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Checkout this new gameplay footage of Cairn, revealed during Gamescon 2024. Coming to Steam in 2025.
