It’s very similar to fractured space but it takes a more death match approach rather than the MOBA approach that fractured space has. There are different gameplay modes, but all essentially revolve around k/d ratios rather than holding objectives to level up and pushing that advantage.
Frankly the MOBA aspect and levels aspect is the thing I disliked the most about Fractured Space - really the most enjoyable fights were those for Gamma buff - everything before and after was less interesting.
The biggest issues you might have with Dreadnought is the progression grind. If you payed World of Tanks - you know what you are in for - as in being forced to grind a ship you do not enjoy playing very much to get a ship you do enjoy.
There are also legitimate balance issues as well as a steep learning curve to some of the more cool down focused ships.
And of course sometimes your team just has too many idiots who feed kills to the enemy team.