Conan Exiles
In short: Conan Exiles is a strategy game released in 2017 by Petroglyph Games, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 7.8/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).
A real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe where players command fleets and armies to conquer planets and expand their empire. Piloted by powerful mechs, players engage in intense battles with ground and air units.
Conan Exiles is an open-world survival game developed by Funcom, set in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian. Players start as an exile, crucified and left to die in the harsh desert. Rescued by Conan himself, they must learn to survive, build, and dominate in a world filled with ancient evils, dangerous creatures, and rival factions. The game offers extensive crafting, building, and combat systems, allowing players to create anything from simple shelters to sprawling fortresses. Exploration is key, as players discover new resources, uncover lore, and challenge formidable bosses in dungeons and ruins. The game can be played solo or on official or private multiplayer servers, fostering both cooperative and competitive experiences.
Game details
- Developer: Petroglyph Games
- Publisher: Funcom
- Release year: 2017
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Category: strategy
Our review
Conan Exiles offers a deep and engaging survival experience, set in a rich, brutal world. The crafting and building systems are robust, providing players with immense freedom to create and customize. Combat is visceral, though sometimes clunky. The game truly shines in its multiplayer aspects, fostering community and epic rivalries. While the narrative is somewhat weak, the emergent storytelling from player interactions and world exploration more than makes up for it. Regular updates and expansions keep the game fresh and exciting, offering excellent value for money.
Pros
- Extensive crafting and building
- Rich open world to explore
- Engaging multiplayer experience
- Regular content updates
Cons
- Repetitive grinding
- Occasional bugs and glitches
- Combat can feel clunky
- Weak main story
FAQ
- Is Conan Exiles an offline game?
- Conan Exiles can be played entirely offline in single-player mode. However, many players prefer the online multiplayer experience.
- How do I get pets and thralls?
- Pets can be acquired by hatching eggs or finding baby animals and raising them in a animal pen. Thralls are hostile NPCs you can capture, break on the Wheel of Pain, and then put to work in your base or as combat followers.
- What is the end goal of Conan Exiles?
- The main objective is to remove your Bracelet, which ties you to the Exiled Lands. This involves progressing through various dungeons and boss encounters, eventually leading to a final confrontation. However, many players find their own goals in building, conquering, and role-playing.
- Can I build anywhere?
- For the most part, yes, you can build almost anywhere in the Exiled Lands, with some exceptions for specific quest areas or resource nodes. Be aware that buildings can decay over time if not maintained, especially on PvP servers.
- What are the different server types?
- There are official servers (PvP, PvE, PvEC), private servers (with customizable rules), and single-player/co-op modes. PvP servers allow player-versus-player combat and base raiding, PvE focuses on cooperation against the environment, and PvEC is a mix.
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Last updated: 04/04/2026