Gender Wars uses a top-down real-time strategy perspective. The main objective is to complete scenario goals, usually by establishing an effective base, producing forces, and defeating or outlasting the opposing side.

Players manage construction, resource collection, unit production, movement, and combat in real time. Campaign scenarios provide structured objectives and increasing opposition, while the strategic challenge comes from balancing expansion, defense, and attacks against the enemy.

Secure the starting area before committing to an attack. Expand resource production steadily, protect important structures, and keep enough units near the base to respond to enemy pressure.

Scout before moving the main force and avoid separating units without a clear purpose. In longer scenarios, replace losses and maintain production rather than relying on a single early assault.