Events Age of Steel: Recharge are developing in a world that has been destroyed by a global war. The planet's population has decreased, there is a shortage of food and resources, the areas are contaminated and uninhabitable. The old states have long since disappeared. Most of the inhabitants unite into colonies, build cities, and produce weapons. At this time, two strong factions appear. The opposition wants to revive the old totalitarian regime in the territories. At the same time, they are ready to achieve their goal by the most radical methods. But its charter prescribes the peaceful existence of people. The Alliance opposes this organization. The main doctrine of which is the freedom of each person.

At the beginning of the game Age of Steel: Recharge, the user receives a military base. There is a minimum amount of resources on its territory. It is necessary to repel the enemy attack with the available forces. Downed planes and burned equipment must be sent for recycling. In the process of passing, it is necessary to expand the possessions. It is necessary to build new buildings and industrial premises. Do not forget about increasing the defense capability. At the factories, it is necessary to establish the production of armored vehicles, artillery, aviation and warships. Gradually, the weapons need to be improved and modified. It is also necessary to take care of the soldiers and the population. For this, water purification plants and farms for growing food are built. Having assembled a serious army, you can enter battles on foreign territory, get resources, technology and ancient artifacts.