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January 29, 2026
Cairn review
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox; The Game BakersA punishing, beautiful survival game that turns mountaineering into an intimate test of endurance, fixation and emotional resolve – you’ll be in tears by the end
TL;DR
- Cairn is a survival game focused on free-solo climbing.
- Players control Aava, a climber attempting to summit the unclimbed Mount Kami.
- Gameplay involves managing handholds, footholds, and resources like pitons and water.
- The game simulates physical exertion, stress, and the risk of falling.
- Players must scavenge, forage, and manage Aava's physical well-being.
- The game explores the psychological aspects of extreme ambition and obsession.
- The ending of the game is described as emotionally impactful.
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