I checked out Conan Exiles and will look a bit deeper. Ty for that suggestion. I did play Morrowind as it was my first foray into the elder scrolls world. But like the next 2 as I mentioned it just couldn't hold my attention. I agree that the series would be perfect for me and I can not explain why they failed and Valheim didn't.

For some reason The Long Dark keeps coming up as a good substition. Yes I know it is nothing like Valheim but I am open to hear discussion on it.