1943 Deadly Desert
Overview
North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!
SteamMixed (66%)
92 Steam user reviewsMetacriticNot rated
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About the game
- Developer
- HandyGames
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic Mobile
- Released
- May 15, 2018
Description & review sources
- North Africa 1943.
- Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!
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Action-packed World War 2 battles for the desert territories await you. Your ingenuity and leadership skills as a general will determine victory or defeat. Will you survive the toughest fight in history?
“1943 – A hot, dusty wind sweeps through the camp. Scouts report of heavy Wehrmacht forces. The Desert Fox is rapidly pushing towards the western oasis. All combat-ready British troops are on high alert to fend off the invasion. At the same time, the Axis powers are preparing for an assault on a vital resupply center. En route to their next battle, with heavy tanks, artillery, and supply vehicles. Which side will you choose?”
TOTAL WORLD WAR
This is the decisive World War II battle between the Allied forces and the Axis powers! Choose your path and lead your army to victory!
TURN-BASED TACTICAL WARFARE
The right war strategy is the key to ultimate victory! Issue orders to your officers on the battlefield. They’ll motivate, inspire, and strengthen the troops assigned to their command!
DANGEROUS MISSIONS
Become the greatest general of all time and prove your tactical skills in plenty of different war campaigns! Unlock new missions, maps, and scenarios!
MASSIVE WEAPON ARSENAL
Your tactical possibilities are nearly limitless. Fight with tanks, warplanes, infantry, paratroopers, artillery, and many other powerful special forces and weaponry!
VARIETY OF BATTLEFIELDS
Break through the enemy lines by land and air! Lead your soldiers into battle and crush your enemies on the historical battlefields of Africa!
STRATEGY AT ITS BEST
Even more new units for your tactical genius! Order devastating air strikes or command a forced march. The stakes are high, but the prize of a glorious victory awaits!
Features:
Turn-based strategy action in WW2
Thrilling campaigns and challenging missions
A must-have for every strategy game fan
Many different military units
Detailed graphics and epic sounds
Thank you for playing ‘1943 Deadly Desert’!
- Developer
- HandyGames
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic Mobile
- Released
- May 15, 2018
Ratings & review sources
SteamMixed (66%)
92 Steam user reviewsMetacriticNot rated
System requirements
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1100 MB available space
Recommended
Not provided by the platform.
macOS — not supported
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Linux — not supported
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Play modes
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Other features
- PvP
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- Not specified
- Mod support
- Not specified
Game details
- Genres
- Indie
- Strategy
- Developer
- HandyGames
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic Mobile
- Released
- May 15, 2018
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
- Achievements
- 31
All community tags
Community tag votes
- Strategy35
- Indie34
- World War II24
- Turn-Based Strategy18
- War15
- Turn-Based15
- Hex Grid14
- Tactical13
- Isometric12
- Military12
- Historical11
- Atmospheric11
- Classic11
- 2D11
- Replay Value10
Languages & audio
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Related editions & add-ons
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Sources, updates & publisher notice
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- Steam Store Oct 11, 2026 21:08 UTC
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Publisher notice
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