Cosmic Conflict! is an action-packed game where you take on the role of a legendary hero, defending the Earth Federation from an Imperial attack. From a first-person perspective, you must destroy fifteen enemy ships while managing your ship's power and resources.
The gameplay involves using your laser to blast enemy vessels while avoiding being hit yourself. Your ship has limited megajoules of power, which are used up quickly, so you'll need to conserve them for strategic shots. You also have deflector shields that can be activated by spending fifty megajoules of fuel.
The game pits you against three types of enemy ships: invasion transports, battle frigates, and star fighters. The latter pose the greatest threat, triggering an alert when they come within range. Your mission is to destroy all fifteen enemy ships before your ship runs out of power or fuel.