Gameplay involves shooting enemy soldiers, using cover to avoid taking damage, and completing objectives such as capturing key positions and rescuing wounded comrades. The game features a variety of environments, including muddy trenches, ruined buildings, and snow-covered landscapes. Players must use stealth and strategy to outmaneuver the enemy and emerge victorious.
World War I Tannenberg Eastern Front is set in 1916, during one of the bloodiest periods of the war. The game's storyline is heavily influenced by historical events, but some artistic liberties have been taken to enhance gameplay and storytelling.