Babylon's Fall is an action role-playing hack and slash video game played from a third-person perspective. The player assumed control of a Sentinel, who must scale a massive tower known as the Ziggurat.[6] Players started at a hub area known as Sentinel Force HQ where they could interact with other players, visit shops or blacksmiths to purchase gear and upgrades, and access quests. Each quest could be played solo, though the game also supported four-player cooperative multiplayer. Players ascended three to four floors in each quest until they reached the summit of the tower. Along the way, players would unlock loot which could be used to enhance the strength of the characters.[7]
Each sentinel was equipped with two weapons. However, the player was also equipped with a device known as Gideon's Coffin. The coffin allowed players to carry two more spectral weapons. These weapons could no longer be used once the spectral energy bar is depleted, though it would gradually refill over time. The game featured several types of melee and ranged weapons.[8][9][10] At the end of each level, players would be awarded with loot and gear. The quality of the gear depended on the player's performance in a level. Players could achieve better performance by varying their attack style, eliminating enemies quickly, and dodging attacks.[7]