Construction Simulator is a versatile construction simulation where the player manages a construction company and its machines and vehicles. In the game's two campaigns, the player's company receives dozens of different construction contracts and tasks, where they enhance the city or build different projects, such as buildings or areas.
The game contains two large game maps, inspired by Germany and the United States. Each of the game maps contains its own game campaign and a huge number of different tasks, such as renovating the harbor area, implementing the city's green energy plans or building tourist attractions. Both countries have their own challenges, tasks and clients who employ the construction company controlled by the player. The game maps also differ geographically, which brings a unique atmosphere to both environments.
The player has at his disposal dozens of real and officially licensed work machines and vehicles, from which the player can make purchases to carry out various tasks. Each of the vehicles is modeled in detail and realistically. Included brands include Atlas, BELL, Bobcat, Bomag, CASE, Caterpillar, Cifa, DAF, Doosan, Kenworth, Liebherr, MAN, Mack Trucks, Meiller-Kipper, Nooteboom, Palfinger, Scania, Schwing Stetter, Still, Wacker Neuson and the Wirtgen Group. In addition to the various equipment, work machines and vehicles in the game, the player character can also be equipped with high-quality protective equipment. Engelbert Strauss, the licensed manufacturer for the game, is responsible for these.
In addition to two different single-player campaigns, Construction Simulator can also be enjoyed in a multiplayer game with no less than four players, so that construction and environment modification go together quickly.