In the years following the victory of humanity over the three other factions in the fateful conflict of 2140, most of the known universe has been occupied by an intergalactic menace known as the Kyllen. Slavery for most of the civilized species only became an unavoidable reality once the freedom-loving citizens lost their political and social autonomy sometime in the year 2610. Even the humans have lost their freedom and must struggle in slavery amongst the rest of the universe.

In order to save humanity (and the rest of the civilized universe), the player must command a battle fleet; which was seized from the Kyllens by a group of human slaves. A space armada can be maintained each level by upgrading the vessels with the newest weapons and gears. Capturing starbases allow new ships to be constructed within a series of turns. The game uses the same strategy game feel as its prequel; War 2410. Passwords allow players to play various mini-games (i.e., chess and checkers) in addition to restoring their progress in the game.

Successfully completing a mission brings humanity one step closer to being completely free from Kyllen tyranny while failing a mission means eternal slavery and bondage under the Kyllen taskmasters - in addition to receiving the game over screen.

The American video gaming magazine GamePro gave War 3010: The Revolution an overall rating of 2 out of 5 in their January 1997 overview.

Even though the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was no longer the most popular console amongst gamers when the game was released, War 3010 received a full strategy article on Nintendo Power.