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Cairn: Climbing Survival Game Soars with 84 Metacritic Score

2/2/2026

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Cairn, a climbing survival game from The Game Bakers, launched January 29, 2026, for PS5 and PC.
It quickly gained popularity and earned an 84 on Metacritic.
Players control Aava, a mountaineer aiming to summit the fictional Mount Kami while managing resources.
The game features cel-shaded graphics and lets players control each limb independently.
Cairn is not on PS Plus, and reviewers praise its engaging gameplay and art style.

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Story summary

Cairn, a climbing survival game from The Game Bakers, launched January 29, 2026, for PS5 and PC.
It quickly gained popularity and earned an 84 on Metacritic.
Players control Aava, a mountaineer aiming to summit the fictional Mount Kami while managing resources.
The game features cel-shaded graphics and lets players control each limb independently.
Cairn is not on PS Plus, and reviewers praise its engaging gameplay and art style.