Cairn: Mathair's Curse (2025)
- Developer
- Ross McRitchie
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 51 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A contemplative journey through Celtic mythology, weaving a personal story of loss and family into a slow-paced, narrative-focused RPG experience.
story-drivenemotionalatmosphericcontemplativemythologicalslow-pacedreflectiverpg
What players say
Players call Cairn a heartfelt Mother 3-inspired RPG that is let down by its difficulty balance. Healing items are scarce and combat often feels like a slog, with early-game softlocks and late-game power gaps drawing consistent complaints. Still, those who push through praise the emotional story and Scottish atmosphere.
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