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Conan Exiles

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Extensive building and customization
    • Immersive dark fantasy world
    • Engaging combat system
    • Large open world with exploration
    • Active modding and community support

    Cons

    • Presence of bugs and server instability
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Some balance issues in pvp and crafting
    • Grind-heavy progression
    • Performance optimization needed

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose playstyle, build anywhere, and customize characters extensively"

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat requires skillful stamina management and positioning; crafting and building have progression and complexity"

    • Competition
      2

      "PVP servers and clan wars encourage player competition, but PVE and private servers allow casual play"

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report hundreds to thousands of hours played with long-term engagement"

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Clan systems, thralls, and multiplayer servers encourage teamwork and cooperative play"

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative building system with extensive customization and mod support"

    • Domination
      3

      "PVP and raiding mechanics allow exerting control over others, including base destruction and avatar summoning"

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive world and survival gameplay provide strong escape from real life"

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and exploration rather than obligation"

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different builds, combat styles, and server types; modding encourages experimentation"

    • Exploration
      4

      "Large open world with diverse biomes, dungeons, lore, and secrets to discover"

    • Expression
      5

      "Extensive character customization and building decoration options allow personal expression"

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a dark fantasy world with mythical creatures, gods, and magic elements"

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and clan play foster social connection and group identity"

    • Growth
      3

      "Leveling, crafting progression, and skill development provide learning and growth opportunities"

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some physical activity simulated; no real physical exercise"

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention for combat, crafting, and building; not suited for idle play"

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and cooperation, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships"

    • Leadership
      3

      "Clan leaders and server admins guide groups and manage gameplay experiences"

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through leveling, unlocking recipes, acquiring gear, and base building"

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find it relaxing, but survival challenges and PVP tension reduce overall relaxation"

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals, combat effects, and immersive environments provide stimulating sensory experiences"

    • Status
      2

      "Clan rankings and PVP success provide social recognition and status"

    • Story
      2

      "Lore and story are present but subtle, revealed through exploration and environmental clues"

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat, base building, resource management, and clan coordination require strategic thinking"

    • Thrill
      3

      "PVP combat, raids, and survival threats create suspense and excitement"

    • Value
      3

      "Players report good value for time spent, especially with modded servers and multiplayer"

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat, raiding, and avatar summoning involve significant violence and destruction"

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around resource gathering, threat avoidance, and staying alive"

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    Last update: 29/04/2026