Parallels exist between the classic 1950s game of Battleship and Commodore. The objective of both games is for a player to destroy their opponent's navy. The physical layout is also similar as both players have the ability to see their opponents however; neither player can see their opponent's game board.
Cover of the Battleship game (1950s).
While similar, Battleship does not directly inform the interaction and experience of Commodore. Distinct differences include:
| Battleship | Commodore |
|---|---|
| Turn-based | Real-time Strategy |
| Grid-based Movement | Vector-based Movement |
| Independent Battlefield | Shared/Common Battlefield |
| Board Game | Tangible Media Computer Game |