Conan Exiles — Review (2026): Is It Worth Playing?
Conan Exiles is an open-world survival game from Funcom, released in May 2018 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, later on new consoles. Players enter Robert E. Howard's world—the Conan the Barbarian universe—where they must survive, build, and battle in the harsh world of Hyboria.
What is the game about
You are an outcast, sentenced to death in the desert. Survive, gather resources, build settlements, and battle mythological creatures—from giant snakes to ancient gods. Explore the world of Hyboria, meet tribes, and uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
Gameplay
- Survival: manage hunger, thirst, and temperature in a harsh world.
- Building: create fortresses from huts to castles.
- Thralls and servants: capture enemies and put them to work for you.
- Gods and magic: summon ancient gods to destroy enemies.
Should you play it in 2026
Yes. Conan Exiles is deep survival with a mythological setting: building, thralls, and god summoning. If you loved ARK or Rust—try it.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Unique Conan setting | Bugs and optimization |
| Deep building | Grinding can be tedious |
| Thrall system | Outdated graphics |
FAQ
Do I need to know the Conan universe? No, the game is standalone.
How many hours? 50–100 hours, endless in multiplayer.
On all platforms? Yes.