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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400), AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB), Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB) Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD required. Controller recommended.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD required. Controller recommended.

Cairn

Safe bet
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Released January 29, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (143 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 20,217 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 86/100 (44 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 93% positive vs 94% overall (683 recent reviews)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Climbing is the beating heart of Cairn, with 6 mentions out of every 10 reviews echoing the word. More than a quarter of players have already crossed 25 hours, and their praise soars to 99% for those who keep going.

What it's about: Atteignez un sommet jamais gravi dans ce survival-climber, par les créateurs de Furi et Haven. Grimpez n'importe où, prévoyez votre route, et gérez vos pitons et ressources pour survivre au mont Kami. Découvrez ce qu'Aava est prête à sacrifier pour réussir l'ascension d'une vie.

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« Label C'est Ouf ! Un jeu unique, une expérience à couper le souffle, vraiment un jeu qui m'a pris aux tripes. [url=https://youtu.be/OwtRgImXFuk]Mon avis en vidéo[/url] »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played16863
« Every once in a while a game is released that instantly reminds me why I have always loved video games, and this is one of them. Genuinely beautiful game so far, that makes the slow act of climbing incredibly engaging »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played3525164
« Today is my Birthday, the fact I have been waiting for this to release for a while and its today of all days is great! EDIT: Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes, hope you all have a great day/night playing on your favourite games. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played277423114
« I played the demo so much and was waiting for that game, it is great. One could say that.... it is peak gameplay here..... »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played6441
« A few distracting animation glitches aside, so far really enjoying the game. Well I say enjoying, I just starved to death hanging from a piton while tripping balls having licked a random toad I found in a cave. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played7532
« Hitches frequently on Steam Deck even on lowest settings. So much for the "Verified" checkmark. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Not as cool as I though it would be. »
👎 anonymous review · 23 h played
« great, now my latest autistic obsession is mountain climbing. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played22853
« One of the greatest game experiences I've ever had, Cairn will be talked about with the same lofty regard as the Outer Wilds is, cannot recommend enough. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played2121

In players' words

« Label C'est Ouf ! Un jeu unique, une expérience à couper le souffle, vraiment un jeu qui m'a pris aux tripes. [url=https://youtu.be/OwtRgImXFuk]Mon avis en vidéo[/url] »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played16863
« Hitches frequently on Steam Deck even on lowest settings. So much for the "Verified" checkmark. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Every once in a while a game is released that instantly reminds me why I have always loved video games, and this is one of them. Genuinely beautiful game so far, that makes the slow act of climbing incredibly engaging »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played3525164
« Not as cool as I though it would be. »
👎 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Today is my Birthday, the fact I have been waiting for this to release for a while and its today of all days is great! EDIT: Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes, hope you all have a great day/night playing on your favourite games. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played277423114
« great, now my latest autistic obsession is mountain climbing. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played22853
« I played the demo so much and was waiting for that game, it is great. One could say that.... it is peak gameplay here..... »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played6441
« One of the greatest game experiences I've ever had, Cairn will be talked about with the same lofty regard as the Outer Wilds is, cannot recommend enough. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played2121
« A few distracting animation glitches aside, so far really enjoying the game. Well I say enjoying, I just starved to death hanging from a piton while tripping balls having licked a random toad I found in a cave. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played7532

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=125
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=67
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=28
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
29 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay125105137
Story / writing675836
Graphics / art282800
Audio / music151500
Content / longevity8701
Performance7007
Stability / bugs7205
Interface / UX3003
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.8 h.

<2h
58 % (n=12)
2-10h
85 % (n=55)
10-25h
97 % (n=242)
>25h
99 % (n=91)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2026 : 97% positive97JanFeb 2026 : 98% positive98FebJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€21.00€23.62€26.24€28.86€31.48€22.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 29, 2026 · All-time low: €22.49 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 28,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Climbing mechanics steal the spotlight: 6 positive mentions out of 6 for the keyword itself, with 105 positive gameplay mentions out of 125
  • Every visual note strikes a chord: 28 glowing mentions for graphics, with not a single negative review in the sample
  • A gripping narrative pulls players forward: 58 positive story mentions out of 67
  • Audio weaves itself into the experience seamlessly: 15 unchallenged positive mentions

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles under the weight: 7 negative mentions with zero positives
  • Bugs occasionally break the spell: 5 negative mentions out of 7
  • The UI frustrates a small but vocal group: 3 negative mentions and none positive

Who is it for?

Adrenaline seekers and narrative explorers will find their match here. If you crave a challenge that wraps itself in beauty and storytelling, Cairn delivers.

Is Cairn worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 20,217 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Climbing mechanics steal the spotlight. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

Cairn isn't just climbing—it's an emotional expedition with flawless artistry and gripping mechanics. Minor technical hiccups and UI snags are the only shadows in an otherwise brilliant ascent.

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Cairn: 95/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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