Project Winter features a mix of survival and social deduction game mechanics.

Survivors must search the map for bunkers and similar structures, containing parts required to fix objectives, as well as gear to strengthen themselves.

Pocket Gamer deemed Project Winter Mobile as "too demanding" for most mobile devices, stating "You'll need a fully charged recent model phone and highly stable internet connection to play this game with some smoothness.

Screen Rant rated the game at 3.5/5 stars, stating "While Project Winter has many fun features, [...] there is a lot going on during a round, and at times, the balancing act of wilderness survival, social deduction, puzzle solving and team communication can roll into an overwhelming blur.

"[7] Other reviewers have praised the game's "unique" concept and "impressive depth", however, have also noted problems within the community as a negative.

[8][9][10][11] Nintendo Life commented, "we were often met with the kind of racist and sexist troll behaviour that should have been left behind in the 2000s, which is, admittedly, not Project Winter's fault, but it did colour our experience.