
Cairn
Region restrictions
Activates within United States
Will NOT activate in the following countries:
Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.
| Release Date | 1/29/2026 |
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| Genre | Indie |
| Publisher | Plug In Digital |
| Developer | The Game Bakers |
| DRM · Service | Steam |
| Includes | Single-player Controller Supported |
| Languages | English French Italian German Spanish - Spain Japanese Portuguese - Brazil / Portugal Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish - Latin America Korean Traditional Chinese |
WinGameStore Editorial
CAIRN is a tense and atmospheric climbing adventure that transforms mountaineering into a gripping survival challenge, blending realistic climbing simulation with thoughtful exploration and resource management. As Aava, you chart your own path up the uncharted Mount Kami, carefully reading the rock face, managing your stamina and supplies, and making every handhold count in climbs that feel like true boss battles. With its striking presentation, adjustable difficulty, and a deeply immersive sense of isolation and determination, backed by an award-winning creative team, CAIRN delivers a unique, meditative yet punishing journey where every meter gained feels truly earned.
CAIRN is a tense and atmospheric climbing adventure that transforms mountaineering into a gripping survival challenge, blending realistic climbing simulation with thoughtful exploration and resource management. As Aava, you chart your own path up the uncharted Mount Kami, carefully reading the rock face, managing your stamina and supplies, and making every handhold count in climbs that feel like true boss battles. With its striking presentation, adjustable difficulty, and a deeply immersive sense of isolation and determination, backed by an award-winning creative team, CAIRN delivers a unique, meditative yet punishing journey where every meter gained feels truly earned.
Description
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.
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.
© The Game Bakers 2026
Downloadable Content (DLC)
| DLC | Cairn - Deluxe Upgrade Pack | $10.99 | Add |
Requirements
| Windows Requirements: |
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MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating systemOS: 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: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating systemOS: 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. |
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