Conan
Embark on Conan's epic quest across Hyboria with swords, combos, and brutal arena battles.
Alternatives
Choose Hercules: The Legendary Journeys if…
- you need three heroes with distinct combat abilities
- you want built‑in environmental puzzles
- you prefer a single‑player narrative over split‑screen
- you like to switch characters on the fly
Choose Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance if…
- you need three unique heroes with separate skill trees
- you want a deep loot system that drops weapons, armor, and
- you prefer fast travel to revisit earlier dungeons
- you value a strong local co‑op for two players on a shared
Choose Rune if…
- you need Linux or macOS compatibility
- you want a single, massive battle‑axe as your primary weapon
- you prefer a mature (PEGI 18) narrative over
- you want both story missions and multiplayer beyond
Choose Garshasp: The Monster Slayer if…
- you need a game that runs natively on Linux
- you prefer a story narrated from Persian mythology
- you want responsive melee combos with blocking mechanics
- you enjoy platforming sections that test timing
Choose Sword of Sodan if…
- you want a solo 11‑level retro campaign
- you need an action‑replay to review combos
- you prefer oversized sprites with digitised speech
- you don’t need split‑screen multiplayer
- you like a concise, nostalgia‑focused game
How to Decide
Conan is known for its hack‑and‑slash combat with a deep combo system and split‑screen arena multiplayer, and it’s primarily used by action‑game fans. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Hercules: The Legendary Journeys leans on three switchable heroes with unique abilities; Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance emphasizes a robust loot system and two‑player local co‑op; Rune stands out with cross‑platform support on Linux, Windows and macOS; Garshasp: The Monster Slayer is chosen for its Persian mythological setting and indie‑hardware‑optimized performance.
When weighing Conan against these options, focus on (1) the multiplayer model – Conan offers split‑screen only, while the others provide single‑player, local co‑op or broader PC multiplayer; (2) platform coverage – Conan’s release is Windows‑centric, whereas Rune and Garshasp add Linux/macOS support; (3) price point – Conan sits at $49.99 versus $19.99‑$29.99 for the alternatives; (4) combat depth and progression – Conan’s 50 combos and skill system contrast with Hercules’ character‑switch mechanics, Baldur’s loot‑driven upgrades, and Garshasp’s combo‑centric melee; and (5) thematic setting – the Hyborian lore of Conan differs from the Greek myth focus of Hercules, the Forgotten Realms of Baldur’s Gate, Norse myth in Rune, and Persian epics in Garshasp, which can influence immersion and narrative appeal.
All Alternatives
“Darkstone is a classic hack‑and‑slash fantasy adventure with combo combat and boss fights, matching Conan's core gameplay.”
“Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance provides a co‑op hack‑and‑slash action‑RPG set in a fantasy world, very similar to Conan's core experience.”
“Rune delivers gritty hack‑and‑slash combat in a mythic fantasy setting, aligning closely with Conan's gameplay focus.”
“Garshasp offers a mythic hack‑and‑slash adventure against ancient monsters, sharing Conan's exploration and combat style.”
“Hack‑and‑slash adventure starring a sword‑wielding hero, sharing Sodan's combat style and retro fantasy vibe.”
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