Ten raw 32:9 gameplay videos showing how different games handle a super ultrawide screen.

The Top 10 Super Ultrawide series is now complete on Fix Gaming Channel, with ten games captured in raw 32:9 gameplay. To be clear, this is not my personal ranked list of the ten best 32:9 games. The lineup is a mixed showcase of games tested in super ultrawide, chosen to show different styles, genres, and how each one handles the format in real gameplay.

Some games instantly benefit from the extra horizontal space. Others look good at first but reveal smaller issues once the screen stretches wider. That is why I like showing raw gameplay instead of only screenshots or short clips.

For more context, check out Seven 32:9 Super Ultrawide Games You Need to See in 5K. This Top 10 follow-up takes the idea further by showing each game in motion, so viewers can judge the scale, framing, field of view, UI behavior, and overall feel for themselves.

Watch the Top 10 Super Ultrawide Compilation

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Update: ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY Added Separately

Small update: the Top 10 lineup still includes ten games, but the individual gameplay video for ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY was missing from the original Top 10 compilation video. I have added it separately below for completeness.

The Full Top 10 Super Ultrawide Lineup

The completed lineup includes DOOM: The Dark Ages, Cairn, Manairons, Battlefield 6, FUR Squadron Phoenix, ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY, Animalkind, The 9th Charnel, WILL: Follow the Light, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Again, this is not a ranked winner list. The Top 10 label is the series format, not a final verdict. The real winner still needs to be decided.

Cairn puts Aava alone on Mount Kami, a brutal ascent where every handhold matters.

Why 32:9 Gameplay Still Deserves Its Own Coverage

A 32:9 super ultrawide monitor can make a game feel wider, more immersive, and more cinematic, but only when the game handles the format properly. Extra screen space can help with atmosphere, movement, scale, and awareness. It can also expose problems that players might not notice on a standard 16:9 display.

That is why these videos are useful. A game can look impressive in a normal trailer, but raw 32:9 gameplay shows more of the truth. The camera, menus, HUD, cutscenes, field of view, and side-screen behavior all matter when the display is this wide.

Raw Gameplay, Not a Ranked Verdict

For players searching for 32:9 games, super ultrawide games, or ultrawide gameplay, the series works as a practical reference point. Some games look better than expected. Some are more comfortable to play than expected. Others may still need more testing before they can be called true 32:9 standouts.

The goal is simple: show the games as they are, in motion, on a wider PC display. No overproduced trailer cuts. No fake ranking drama. Just gameplay that lets people see what works, what feels natural, and what may need improvement.

A Community Vote and Game Giveaway Are Coming Next

The Top 10 was not a fixed ranking or my personal winner list. It was a mixed 32:9 showcase, and now viewers will help decide which game deserves the crown.

Stay tuned, because once the voting video is ready, we plan to launch a community vote tied to a game giveaway. Viewers will be able to pick their winner from the lineup, and one participant may win a game. The giveaway terms will be shared when the official voting video goes live.

Promotional key art for Battlefield 6, EA’s long-running FPS series shown here as part of the 32:9 gameplay lineup.

Which Game Worked Best in 32:9?

Watch the compilation, check the separate ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY gameplay video, compare the games, and stay tuned for the upcoming vote. This first series is finished, but the final verdict is still ahead.

Related Reading

For more 32:9 coverage, read Seven 32:9 Super Ultrawide Games You Need to See in 5K.

You can also follow more gameplay, reviews, interviews, and gaming coverage on Fix Gaming Channel.

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Three new climbing spots, water soloing, and the option to climb as Aava or Marco on PC and PS5 this summer.

Cairn is already getting its first free DLC. Revealed by The Game Bakers on April 9, On the Trail: Deep Water is the first entry in the studio’s new On the Trail series, with a summer 2026 release window on PC and PS5.

According to the official DLC page, On the Trail: Deep Water adds three new climbing spots: the cliffs of Haken and Ruka, plus the Lamu climbing gym. It also introduces water soloing, letting players climb over water without the usual deadly punishment of a fall.

Cairn – On the Trail: Deep Water Reveal Trailer

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Steam also confirms players can climb as Aava or Marco, including on Kami in free roam mode. The broader On the Trail setup is built around following the path of a legendary climber and uncovering the history of these new locations.

For players already following Cairn, this looks like a smart next step. You can also read our earlier Cairn review, our launch coverage, and our demo feature.

Cairn – On the Trail: Deep Water

Release: Summer 2026 / Free DLC

Genre: Survival-climber DLC

Developer / Publisher: The Game Bakers

Platforms: Windows PC (Steam), PlayStation 5

Related Reading

Cairn Review: The Mountain Is Incredible, the Stability Isn’t

Cairn Launching January 29, 2026

GOTW #23: Cairn (Demo) — Full Game Delayed to 2026

A quiet camp moment in Cairn, with the tent pitched among rock formations.

A calm sunset scene in Cairn, with reflections stretching across still water.

Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor of Fix Gaming Channel.

A beautiful, brutal climb — and a GOTY contender that wouldn’t let me go

Reviewed on PC.Score: 9.5/10

I’ve been following Cairn for a while, and if you want the earlier context:
Cairn launching January 29, 2026
and
GOTW #23: Cairn (Demo) — Game Delayed to 2026.

This review exists in the first place because Cairn got under my skin in a way most games don’t. It’s beautiful, challenging, atmospheric, and dramatic — a climb that keeps pulling you higher, even when you’re exhausted and telling yourself you’re done.

I also had to revisit my stance on it, because my original experience was split in two: the early hours where the game felt special, and the hours after where stability became a real problem on my end. I didn’t want to “lie” either way — not by pretending the technical trouble didn’t happen, and not by pretending it defines the entire game when the core experience is this strong. So I kept testing, kept climbing, and kept playing until I could honestly land on a final verdict.

Cairn — 32:9 Ultrawide Gameplay Video

Gameplay footage captured for Fix Gaming Channel.

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Cairn

Release: January 29, 2026

Genre: Survival-climber, climbing simulation

Developer / Publisher: The Game Bakers

Platforms: PC — Steam, PlayStation 5

What Cairn gets so right

Cairn doesn’t try to impress you with noise. It impresses you with pressure. The mountain feels heavy, hostile, and real — and the climb is built around commitment. When you choose a route and push forward, you feel the risk immediately, and that’s why the best moments are so intense.

When it clicks, it’s one of the most satisfying challenge loops I’ve played in a long time. It’s beautiful, dramatic, and demanding without feeling cheap. The tension you get from a single bad decision is exactly the kind of “this matters” feeling most games never reach.

The summit in Cairn glows red as clouds roll across the mountainside.

A quiet camp moment in Cairn, with the tent pitched among rock formations.

Story, art, and presentation hit a home run

Story, art, music, acting, sound design, and graphics hit a home run. It feels good to get to the top — not just because it’s “the end,” but because the climb earns that feeling through brutal deaths and real drama. This is the kind of game where presentation isn’t decoration; it’s part of the emotional weight of every decision.

Without spoiling anything, the ending might not feel like the most optimal outcome, and one beat felt a bit obvious to me. But I’m not taking points off for that. The story is still good, it’s well written, and the way it unfolds shifts depending on which route you choose to climb.

A calm sunset scene in Cairn, with reflections stretching across still water.

Routes, replay value, and the “one more run” problem

Route variety is a real strength here. There are so many ways up that replay value feels natural — not forced. I can easily see another 30 hours of replaying different routes and decisions, and 50+ if you want to explore everything properly. The story also unfolds somewhat differently depending on the route you commit to, which makes replays feel meaningful instead of mechanical.

Difficulty, deaths, and how I played

I started on hard, hit the gym, and did good for a while — but I’ll be honest: I ended the last parts on easy mode. I’m still not sure how realistic a true no-death run is unless you’re playing near-perfect. I would love to see someone pull that off.

Time-wise, Cairn took over my week. I played it across three to four days (and I’m counting a day from the demo too), and suddenly, you’ve got almost a week of work days gone. I had other tasks on my hands this weekend. Nope — I didn’t. Cairn was the task.

The painful part (and why it still isn’t a clean 10)

There are still some rough edges that stop this from being a clean 10 for me. I ran into movement weirdness and visual glitches that clash with how good the mountain looks: body parts clipping into rock, twisted poses that look like bones are bending the wrong way, and a few bugs that break immersion instantly.

I also ran into stability trouble along the way, including hard shutdown behavior during my playtime. I tested across systems and went through the full “pull things apart and rebuild” routine — including swapping hardware and then re-cabling/reinstalling on my main rig — and I ultimately made it to the top at 27 hours playtime. Even with that friction, I kept going, because the game is that good.

What Steam reviews suggest

Steam reviews lean strongly positive overall, and that tracks with my experience once I was deep into the climb: when Cairn is firing on all cylinders, it’s outstanding. If you do run into instability, it’s worth trying practical steps like capping FPS and disabling overlays — but the core point remains: this game deserves to be experienced at its best.

A dangerous storm sequence in Cairn, with lightning and rain hammering the cliffside.

Verdict

This is a solid 9.5/10 for me. The missing 0.5 is simply because there are still some glitches, weird movement moments, and the occasional crash/bug. Everything else — the climb, the route design, the atmosphere, the presentation — is operating at a level most games never reach.

I’ll say it straight: this is a GOTY contender for me. If something beats Cairn this year, then the whole year has stepped up a few gears — because this is already the kind of release that feels like an all-time classic in the making.

Who is it for?

If you like cozy atmosphere mixed with real tension, action-drama storytelling, survival pressure, and games where art, music, and sound actually matter — and you’ve got time on your hands — go get it. It’s one of those games you never want to end.

What I want next

I’ve seen some people ask for a “man figure” in the game, and I don’t see that as a thing. This isn’t a story about a man — and I don’t want the core identity of the game pulled off course just to tick a box.

What I would love to see is expansion that fits the mountain: DLC with expanded routes, new challenges, and maybe a bigger starting point — more gym progression and tougher preparation before you go out exploring. There’s a lot you can do to make this a long-lasting hit, because the foundation is already classic-tier.

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Fix Gaming Channel Indie Game Awards 2025 — Winners

Final picks are set — including our Staff awards and the Community Award (public vote).

Indie GOTY 2025 — The Alters
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A survival climb that treats every handhold like a real decision

As part of our Indie Game Showcase 2025 hub, we’re taking a closer look at Cairn — a survival-climber from The Game Bakers (Furi, Haven), built around route choice, stamina management, and that constant “do I commit to this hold?” tension. Here’s why this game might just be your next obsession.

If you missed our earlier coverage of the demo and the game’s delay, you can read more here: GOTW #23: Cairn demo + full game delayed to 2026.

Cairn — Gameplay Video

Video credit: Fix Gaming Channel

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Developer Q&A — Cairn, the climb, and what the demo should leave you feeling

Answers provided by Emeric (via Lauranne).

What was the starting point for Cairn – the emotion of climbing, the realism of the movement, or something else entirely?

Cairn is the last entry in what we call our freedom trilogy, it follows in the tracks of our past games, Furi and Haven. In Furi you fight to “live free”, in Haven you fight to be “free to love who you want”.

This last entry finishes the thematic trilogy with a strong theme: overcoming your limits and achieving total freedom. That’s what alpinism is in real life too. Why do people climb mountains? What makes them feel the need to risk their lives to reach a summit? It’s always been exciting and fascinating to me, and it makes a great video game pitch in my opinion. It’s simple, but extremely concrete. You’re at the bottom, and you see the goal. It’s gotten the team excited as well, and it’s fueled us for the last four years.

Cairn tries to capture the stress and focus of real climbing without being purely punishing. How did you balance accessibility with that “every move matters” feeling?

It was not an easy task and it took us 5 years of iterating on prototype and balancing. But real climbing was helpful. In real life you have a rope and pitons. They act like checkpoints that players can choose to use when they feel appropriate, and it’s double fun as they are limited in supply. We also try to have different levels of failure. It’s not all binary. While climbing, you can climb peacefully or exhaust yourself, you can slip but not fall, you can fall but not too far from last piton, you can take a huge whipper and hurt yourself but not pass out, you can crash yourself on the ground and pass out but not die… All these stages of failure that are not a complete game over are interesting because they pave the way for a very satisfying come back. Additionally, we have lots of accessibility options (including a “rewind time after fall” option!).

When players finish the demo, what do you hope sticks with them the most about Aava and Mount Kami?

Well the demo is really just a tiny appetizer of what the main game is! I hope they are satisfied of climbing Tenzen and excited about giving the real deal, Mount Kami, a try! I hope the demo gives a little taste of the feeling of freedom in approach for climbing that the main game really improves on. The main game is also a bit more demanding on survival and offers a lot more on Aava’s story of course. I hope people realize it’s not a game just for people who love climbing, but also a real adventure game that goes beyond just climbing.

Cairn

Release: Q1 2026 (Demo available now)

Genre: Survival-Climber, Simulation

Developer / Publisher: The Game Bakers / The Game Bakers

Platforms: PC — Steam (wishlist), PS5 — PlayStation Store

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