True to its name, Free Solo mode puts players on the wall with no pitons and no rope. Any fall can be deadly, and if you die it’s a restart from the beginning. Every movement on the wall, every meter climbed is high tension during the hours-long push to the summit. With a backpack stripped down to the bare minimum, survival and inventory management become all the more challenging. The mode is meant for players who want to test themselves and experience the razor edge tension that real free solo climbers live on the wall.
The studio also debuted the first single from Cairn original soundtrack: Only the Mountain by The Toxic Avenger. A new collab between the composer, a key figure in the electro scene, and The Game Bakers after the success of Furi and its OST (150M+ streams), the solo track draws listeners into his dense, cinematic musical narrative, and captures the tension, intensity, and epic drive at the heart of free solo climbing. The OST is composed by a standout collaboration: Martin Stig Andersen (Control, LIMBO, INSIDE), The Toxic Avenger (Furi, Road 96) and Gildaa. The single is available on all streaming platforms and Steam.
Cairn is launching on November 5, 2025 for PS5 and PC via Steam. Recently, the game’s demo passed over 500k downloads on PS5 and Steam.
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Reviewer’s note: A first playthrough of Cairn should take around 15 hours.
For full completion and time spent with additional modes,
expect to spend around 18-20 hours.
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About Cairn
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Plan your route carefully and climb anywhere, managing pitons and resources to survive the unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
For more information on Cairn, visit https://www.thegamebakers.com/cairn/.
Find the game on Steam and PS5.
About The Game Bakers
The Game Bakers is an independent game studio striving to bring gamers experiences they will remember long after the game is finished. Their track record includes frenzied bossfight game Furi, romantic space RPG Haven, underwater tactical RPG Squids Odyssey and the mobile brawler Combo Crew. The studio, founded in 2010, is based in Montpellier, France. They are self-funded and self-published, and the team works remotely with collaborators all over the world. thegamebakers.com
About Martin Stig Andersen
Martin Stig Andersen is a Danish composer and sound designer renowned for his innovative contributions to video game audio. With a background in electroacoustic composition, he has created immersive soundscapes for acclaimed titles like LIMBO, INSIDE, Control, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. His work has earned him numerous international accolades, including D.I.C.E. Awards and BAFTA nominations. https://martinstigandersen.com/
About The Toxic Avenger
Simon Delacroix, known as The Toxic Avenger, is a French DJ and electronic music producer acclaimed for his dynamic blend of electro, and cinematic soundscapes. His music has featured in video games such as Furi, Road 96, The Crew, and Rainbow Six Siege, earning accolades like the Best Music in Video Games awards. He also won the Best Film Score award at the Gerardmer Fantastic Film Festival for Mutafukaz. Beyond gaming, his work has been featured in film trailers, comic books or commercials, showcasing his versatility across media.
Only the Mountain from Cairn OST:
Composed, performed, produced, mixed and mastered by The Toxic Avenger.
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