Winter Challenge is an Olympiad game that simulates common winter game competitions. The game features a basic 3D engine which allows to simulate slopes with ease, which enhances the gameplay of some events such as the Downhill. The game's story mode lets you compete in various Winter sports like Downhill, Giant Slalom, Luge, 2-men Bobsled, Ski Jump, Cross Country, Biathlon and Speed Skating.
The gameplay of Winter Challenge relies on finding the faster trajectories in most events (Downhill, Giant Slalom, Luge and Bobsled), pacing the run correctly (Cross Country and Biathlon), skill and timing (Ski Jump), with button mashing reserved for just one (speed skating). You can choose your competitor's face and nationality from 16 possible choices. By selecting different difficulty settings, you can play against computer-controlled athletes.