Atlantic Fleet is a strategic simulation of the Battle of the Atlantic. The goal of the game is to control the shipping lanes to produce as much shipping as possible.

The battles take place in a turn-based manner and the player can control the battle in a strategic way, making use of their own tactics and strategy.

The player can command various types of ships, including submarines and surface ships. There is also a unique gameplay for carriers and land-based aircraft.

There is a campaign mode with various levels, as well as a single-player mode.

The game includes various maps and units, including targets, ships, submarines, and aircraft.