Rise of Industry is an economic strategy and tycoon game set in an early 20th century world, where players build supply chains connecting resource extraction, production, and delivery. Planning efficient routes and factories to meet shifting market demand is central to growing a profitable industrial empire.

Competing AI-run companies react to the player's choices, adding pressure to expand and adapt production lines over time. Its focus on logistics and economic optimization appeals to players who enjoy methodical tycoon-style planning.