RTS Commander: Smash the Rebels is presented as a military strategy game in which the gamer chooses one of the presented factions. You have to fight, use all your skills to win. Enemies also do not sleep, so you can never relax. There are 11 maps that have their own characteristics, landscape designs. The terrain can be both helpful in combat and a challenge for the protagonist. There are 2 factions in RTS Commander: Smash the Rebels:
- The Government of the Earth Republic is a powerful military alliance that fights for the freedom of humanity;
- The Eastern Dynasty is the antagonist of the series. They are notorious for wasting Earth's resources, still using oil and outdated technology. They are rebels of the aforementioned alliance.
The game has more than 30 types of ground vehicles, as well as aircraft and spacecraft. For example, armored personnel carriers or tanks, mobile artillery, or other guns that can destroy opponents. Each vehicle or installation has its own characteristics, weaknesses and strengths that must be taken into account before a clash. You also need to build your own base, which will become the army's strong point. Bunkers and factories, research centers, weapons complexes and other important buildings are necessary. You can also improve and upgrade your own allies.