Conan Exiles is an online multiplayer survival game set in the world of Conan the Barbarian. It is the debut title from developer Funcom in this specific genre space. Players must survive a harsh open-world sandbox, which includes building structures, crafting items, and engaging in combat. Gameplay mechanics incorporate sorcery, the enslavement of NPCs as thralls, and the summoning of god avatars. The game supports single-player, co-op, and persistent online multiplayer modes.

Extensive modding support is available through the Steam Workshop, allowing players to customize their experience. The game's world is a vast, seamless open-world sandbox with diverse biomes. Survival elements include managing temperature and hunger. Combat is action-oriented and combo-based. Players can enslave NPCs through a process called the "Wheel of Pain" to serve various roles. The game also allows players to summon and control giant god avatars. Updates are delivered through an "Ages" system.