Survival climbing adventure game Cairn will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on January 29, 2026 for $29.99 with an additional 10 percent launch discount, developer The Game Bakers announced. A $36.99 Deluxe Edition will also be available, featuring a Kami travel guide by comic book artist Mathieu Bablet and three exclusive keepsakes from Aava’s journey.
Here is an overview of the game, via The Game Bakers:
About
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 unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
With approximately 15 hours of playtime, Cairn seeks to capture both the exhilaration of the ascent and the solitude that comes with it, as Aava leaves behind her family, friends, and the world below. Along the climb, players will meet fellow mountaineers and uncover Kami’s hidden past—the footprints of earlier expeditions and the remnants of a long-forgotten troglodyte culture. The narrative is supported by nearly an hour of cinematic cutscenes featuring a cast of ten actors, highlighting Aava’s passion for the mountains.
Key Features
- 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 customize 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.
- Endless Replayability – In Expedition mode, choose Aava or Marco and attack different mountains your way: select your climbing style (alpine, free solo) and challenges to take on. Compare your performance with other climbers.
- 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.
Watch a new trailer below.