"Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm" is a crab fishing simulation, modeled on the popular reality show "Deadliest Catch." The game tells the story of the hardships of fishermen's lives in the dangerous waters of the Bering Sea. The player takes on the role of the captain of one of several available fishing boats.

The player's main goal is to manage a fishing boat, its crew and crab fishing. The game offers realistic weather conditions, which makes working in the Bering Sea a real challenge. As the game progresses, the player can unlock new fishing areas, upgrade fishing equipment and recruit a crew.

During the game, the player must deal with various aspects of life at sea, such as maintaining equipment, managing fuel supplies, and making decisions regarding fishing locations. It is also important to take care of the health and morale of the crew, because conditions at sea can be extremely difficult.