Conan is an action game for the NES, based on the popular fantasy stories of Robert E. Howard. While not directly adapted from a single story, the game captures the brutal spirit of Conan's adventures. Players control Conan as he battles through various environments, defeating enemies and solving puzzles to progress. The gameplay focuses on combat using Conan's sword and other weapons, with a side-scrolling perspective.  The game was published by Ultra Games in the US.  Given its release date, graphics and gameplay mechanics reflected the technological limitations of the NES era, emphasizing straightforward action.