The game was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on April 28, 2020, which was followed by a port for Nintendo Switch on May 18, 2021.

[5] SnowRunner has the player control off-road vehicles as they traverse locations to complete objectives.

SnowRunner is an off-roading open world simulation video game where the player's job is to deliver cargo, completing construction projects and/or repairs at different locations while driving over rough terrain.

Each of the game regions is set after a disaster has taken place, whether natural like a flood or manmade, such as a pipeline breaking.

Mechanical improvements to trucks usually require the player to reach a certain progress threshold before being able to purchase and install them.

[9] Downloadable content (DLC) available for the game includes skin packs, map expansions, and additional vehicles.