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Cairn

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Cairn

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.

Action Adventure Indie Simulation Sports
Last tracked players
758
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2,942
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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.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 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

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 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.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
The Game Bakers
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
62
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Difficulty, Gamepad Recommended, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Surround Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil
*languages with full audio support
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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $29.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▬ ~13 days until next sale

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 5 patches in last 30 days.

11 patches and 11 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 5 patches this month

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $29.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 20%
Value Ratio Top 0%

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Update Timeline

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Source: Steam News
Freshness: stale
Observed Nov 10, 2026 17:56 UTC
Meaningful updates
16
Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
5 days ago
Median cadence
10.8 days

[p]Climbers, [/p][p]We've brought a few tweaks and bug fixes to On the Trail DLC and to the Free Roam mode.[/p][p]Thank you for your feedback, and see you on Mount Kami or on the trail![/p][p][/p][p][b]Version 1.1.617 [/b][/p][p][b]Improvement / Balancing[/b][/p][list][*][p]Add a…

Nov 05, 2026 at 14:38 UTC Community Announcements By TheGameBakers medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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[p]Hi climbers,[/p][p]To celebrate the launch of the Free Roam update, we want to revisit the beauty and legend of Mount Kami. It’s time to host a new screenshot contest![/p][p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45050904/adc7bb086b0cddfb6fea123a34d8e430a7dae22a.jpg"][/img][i]Screenshot…

Oct 30, 2026 at 17:59 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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[p]Hi climbers, [/p][p][/p][p]You have asked for it, and it’s now accessible: Free Roam mode![/p][p][/p][p]After finishing the game, you can now load any bivouac site you have discovered on Kami’s cliffs and attempt new routes, train your favorite, or explore the area for hidden…

Oct 30, 2026 at 16:51 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne small update proxy (inferred) External source

The Game Bakers, авторы Furi и Haven, выпустила бесплатное дополнение On the Trail: Deep Water для альпинистского симулятора выживания Cairn. DLC добавляет три новые локации для скалолазания, испытания легендарного альпиниста Отто Мондо и возможность впервые самостоятельно покоря…

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[p]Climbers, it’s here! On the Trail: Deep Water is out now.[/p][p][/p][p]We know you’ve all been itching to get back on the walls, and now you can head back to before your time on Kami and join Aava — and Marco, as they take on Otto Mondo’s trial: a series of crux climbs the old…

Oct 29, 2026 at 16:05 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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[p]Hi climbers,[/p][p] We’re super impressed by the prowess of the speedrun community. Have you seen the latest free solo world record? That’s actually faster than our in-studio record! (sorry, Lara)[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube="TpYJFQ7nhEE;leftthumb"][/previewyoutube][p][i]The ver…

Oct 29, 2026 at 15:59 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne medium update proxy (inferred) External source

[p]Hi climbers,[/p][p]One thing that makes Cairn special is how free you are to decide your own path. The new climbing locations give you the same freedom, and offer new challenges![/p][previewyoutube="oBgCioCYxT0;leftthumb"][/previewyoutube][p][i]A route set by Carutaaa, one of…

Oct 29, 2026 at 15:59 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne small update proxy (inferred) External source
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[p]Hi climbers,[/p][p][/p][p]Awards season is upon us, and we're incredibly excited for one of the first nominations for Cairn, in the Golden Joysticks Awards![/p][p][/p][p]We are nominated for Best Indie Game (Self Published) and Best Trailer, and it really means a lot to us. We…

Oct 01, 2026 at 12:01 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne small update proxy (inferred) External source
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Разработчики The Game Bakers объявили дату выхода первого бесплатного дополнения для приключенческой игры о выживании и скалолазании Cairn. Контентное обновление On the Trail: Deep Water станет доступно 29 октября и добавит новые маршруты, испытания и необычный формат восхождений…

Sep 21, 2026 at 06:03 UTC PlayGround.ru - официальная группа medium update proxy (inferred) External source

[p]Hi climbers,[/p][p]On the Trail: Deep Water has a release date! So time to chalk up, gear up, and mark your calendars: cragging starts on October 29th![/p][p]The free DLC will bring you 3 new locations filled with fresh problems and discoveries. But since the new areas are sma…

Sep 20, 2026 at 16:45 UTC Community Announcements By lauranne medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairn worth buying right now?
Watch — $29.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Cairn go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Cairn still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 5 patches in last 30 days. 11 patches and 11 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Cairn free to play?
Cairn costs $29.99 on Steam.
What genre is Cairn?
Cairn is a Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Sports game.
Who developed Cairn?
Cairn was developed by The Game Bakers and published by The Game Bakers.
What platforms does Cairn support?
Available on Steam for Windows.