Cairn Reviews

Cairn is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jan 29, 2026

Cairn is a bold, demanding climbing game whose intense sense of freedom and atmosphere leave a strong impression, but whose unforgiving design, technical issues, and sometimes frustrating controls make it best suited for players who enjoy slow, challenging simulations rather than fast-paced action.

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Jan 29, 2026

Every time I got to a base on the mountain where I could walk a little and set up camp, I'd take a look back at the distance and remember what it took to get up there. The fact that a video game can make me think all that really makes it special.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2026

Cairn is equal parts beautiful and relaxing, yet also intense and challenging. The Game Bakers have completed the mountainous task of creating a fully climbable environment to explore, and deliver what is arguably their most polished and engaging experience yet. Cairn is a unique and heartfelt game that had me hooked from beginning to end. Once you start the climb up Mount Kami, you won’t want to put it down.

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