LEGO Rock Raiders for PlayStation is an action-strategy game that emphasizes character control rather than squad command, distinguishing it from its Windows counterpart. Players engage in exploration while managing resources, navigating environments, and overcoming obstacles to advance. The game combines elements of base building and mining within a vibrant LEGO universe.
Unlike the Windows version, the PlayStation version is an action and strategy game, in which the player controls a character instead of just commanding a squad. While the former was centered on constructing a base and mining, the latter centers on exploring.