Players are challenged to explore Mount Kami by charting out a route and keeping balance. Chalk, finger tape, food and water require careful management to maintain protagonist Aava's health and stamina.
Climbing to the summit of mount Tenzen provides a test run, depicted in the Steam demo. The latest patch introduces manual limb selection modes, broadening play options to four different control schemes.
Music for the game is composed by Martin Stig Andersen of Limbo and Inside, in collaboration with co-composers Camille Constantin Da Silva and GILDAA. The "Only The Mountain" trailer is streaming on The Game Bakers YouTube channel, featuring music by The Toxic Avenger.
From the Steam product page:
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.Steam - Cairn release date announcement
Prepare your gear, climbers, Cairn’s demo is now available on PlayStation 5!
— The Game Bakers (@TheGameBakers) June 4, 2025
We can’t wait to see you reach your first summit, and the routes you pick to get there. Play it now 👇#StateOfPlay pic.twitter.com/naKxBUxwM2