John Deere: American Builder Deluxe refers to economic strategies. The project can also be called an arcade building construction simulator. It uses three-dimensional graphics. The camera can be placed at different angles. It is possible to scale the image. The video game invites gamers to lead a construction company. Initially, users have little equipment and money. Gradually they develop their virtual business. Over time, a small company turns into a large enterprise. The game is divided into missions. There is a semblance of a training stage. Each task requires you to meet a given budget and a certain number of days. It is important to keep track of your daily expenses. The action takes place in different locations. Before you start, you can read a brief description and get acquainted with the wishes of customers.

In John Deere: American Builder Deluxe you need to hire workers. It is also necessary to buy excavators, bulldozers, asphalt pavers, dump trucks and other construction equipment. After hiring, all people and machines are not delivered to the site for some time, but immediately appear at the construction site. It is also necessary to purchase building materials. The point of the gameplay is to build single-story and multi-story buildings. The process of constructing buildings is divided into several phases. It is presented in a rather simplified form, so in the game houses are built directly on the ground, without first laying a foundation. Cranes are also not used in creating objects.