Cairn
Cairn releases on January 29, 2026 for PC (Windows). It is developed and published by The Game Bakers. A survival climbing adventure about pro climber Aava attempting the first ascent of Mount Kami, it focuses on free‑form route finding, resource management, and bivouacs where every grip, piton, and choice trades safety for speed.
DLC
No DLC announced at this time on Steam.
Editions – what’s included
No special editions confirmed at this time.
Review
Climbing is the whole game, not a minigame. Surfaces are readable, hand and foot placement are precise, and the tension is earned by stamina, posture, and limited supplies. The best moments happen when you plan a line from the ground, then adapt on the wall as risk creeps in. Bivouacs create a cadence of push, rest, and rethink, and the mountain’s atmosphere sells the isolation without going bleak.
Early on, some players may wish for more guidance, and failure can snowball if you burn through pitons and food. The trade‑off is a rare sense of authorship over your climb. Strong audio and a clean interface support the focus on friction and flow, while optional assists keep it approachable.
Verdict
A sharp, systemic climbing sim that rewards patience, planning, and nerve.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i7‑6700 or Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7‑10700 or Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB or Radeon RX 570 8 GB | GeForce RTX 2060 Super 6 GB or Radeon RX 5700 8 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
