Solar Conqueror is a top-down viewed shoot 'em up game where the player must conquer the solar systems of their race from the war hungry DEMENS. The player's spaceship will travel across multiple planets, each with its own alien defenders and obstacles to avoid.
The gameplay involves shooting down enemy ships, avoiding projectiles and asteroids while navigating through the challenging gravity fields of larger planets. As the ship gets closer to a planet, the gravity increases, making it harder to control. The player's goal is to defeat all enemies on each screen and progress to the next one.
The game can be played with up to four players, allowing for competitive multiplayer fun. Players can also adjust the number of lives and starting levels to handicap more skilled opponents, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.