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Cairn

94% positive of 18,705 Steam reviews

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Main story
11 h
Everything
21 h
Released
2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Known on
Steam, GOG, PlayStation

Made by The Game Bakers.

About the game

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.

What sets it apart

  • Parkour
  • Stylized
  • Walking Simulator
  • Cinematic
  • Difficult
  • Survival
  • Exploration
  • Sports
  • Physics
  • Action-Adventure
  • Open World
  • Third Person

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What players say

  • Recommended
    I litterally just got to Kami's summit and I am still shaken by the experience while writing. Look, I've played video games since I was a kid in the 90s. I've played a lot of them. Cairn is one of a handful that I've played in like 30 years that managed to touch me at a very deep level. It's beautiful and unique. It's so calm and relaxing, while being one of the toughest experience I've had. Kami is a challenge. The…

    19 h played when written. 38 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    Cairn chooses to make its rock climbing mechanics very realistic, not because "realism=good", but because the devs likely have experience in rock climbing, and want to convey the intense problem-solving thrill of properly supporting yourself up a seemingly impossible wall. When getting used to the game, it can be surprising to realize you're not being pushed a detailed HUD showing a "grip gauge", "weight by limb",…

    21 h played when written. 9 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    This game is so close to outstanding. But some choices and bugs ultimately turn it into an exercise in frustration. In particular, if your game is intentionally going to have 40+ min intervals where you cannot save, then the game CANNOT EVER CRASH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

    9.8 h played when written. 15 found it helpful.

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