Moving around is done by directing the wolf with the mouse cursor. There are three different regions available, corresponding to three species of wolf: arctic, timber and Great Plains wolf. The game simulates all the aspects of a wolf's life, including hunting, mating, and challenging the packmates. The game offers both a free-form simulation mode, and various scenarios where the player must complete a specific objective within the allotted time. Wolf is an educational simulation game, in which the player takes control of a wolf.