M1 Tank Platoon is a simulation game where players are in charge of a platoon of four M1 tanks during a campaign against Warsaw Pact units in Europe. The player can control each tank individually, issuing orders to different crew members such as the driver, gunner, or commander.
The gameplay involves commanding a team of infantry, AA units, aircraft, and artillery while controlling the M1 tanks. Players can switch between first-person views of individual tanks or use a tactical map to oversee their forces. As characters in the platoon survive battles, they gain experience and improve their skills.