Cairn is the latest release from French developer The Game Bakers, and it may be the first survival climbing game of its kind. If you’ve played Peak, the recent co-op climbing game built around chaotic teamwork and shared problem-solving, Cairn feels like its solitary opposite. Beyond the meticulous climbing mechanics, Cairn also asks players to manage Aava’s basic survival needs, including thirst, hunger, and warmth. This is the survival side of Cairn’s survival climbing, and it weaves directly into the climb itself. The climbing in Cairn is genuinely fun, a feeling that’s only amplified by how striking the game looks.