Panzer Commander is a comprehensive WWII tank simulator in which the player is given the task of driving a WWII-vintage German or Allied tank in a variety of combat scenarios. The player will be able to play selected missions or participate in 1 of 6 campaigns, each of which consist of a series of linked missions, the outcome of which will determine the course of the campaign.

Players will be able to play on either side and will be given a selection of Axis and Allied tanks to drive. In addition, successful players will be given command of a platoon of tanks which he can deploy in several different formations. With the popularity of network games on the rise, Panzer Commander will naturally allow players on separate computers to participate over a local network in head-to-head combat over a variety of selectable terrains.