Comparison guide
Games like Cairn: similar indie games to play next
Cairn works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Cairn fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.8Escape Simulator 2
Immersive co-op puzzles with strong editor tools.
Oct 27, 2025
If you liked Cairn, Escape Simulator 2 delivers familiar adventure, indie and puzzle for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.8/10.
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8.6Strange Antiquities
Cozy occult deduction with satisfying puzzles.
Sep 17, 2025
Strange Antiquities leans into adventure, indie and puzzle, hitting the same notes that make Cairn click. We scored it 8.6/10.
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8.3Hell is Us
Exploration-first, puzzle-heavy atmospheric action.
Sep 4, 2025
Shared strengths in action, adventure and indie make Hell is Us an easy follow-up to Cairn. We scored it 8.3/10.
