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Beachhead 2002

Arcade shooter with day-and-night battles against aircraft and ground forces

Digital Fusion Inc. · Released May 1, 2017

ActionCasual

Reviews
Mixed
60% of 164
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 months ago
Jan 27, 2026
Minimum PC
DirectX-compatible that s…
0.1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 46/100 (critic reviews)

What is Beachhead 2002?

Beachhead 2002 is a single-player arcade shooter in which you defend a command post across successive levels. You use machine guns, an anti-tank cannon, and heat-seeking missiles, replenish ammunition from drops, and call in bomber support.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced shooting without pauses in the action

Not for you if...

  • −you want multiplayer rather than a solo defense game

What players say

60% of 164 reviews are positive

Returning players appreciate revisiting a game from their childhood. Recent negative reviews report launch failures on modern Windows, black screens, and problems with aiming, firing, or switching weapons.

Screenshots and trailer

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Beachhead 2002 system requirements

Minimum: DirectX-compatible that s…, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7
Processor
Pentium 350MHz
Graphics
DirectX-compatible video card that supports 16bit graphics
Memory
64 MB RAM
Storage
90 MB available space
Notes
Combatability problems can be avoided by setting the executable to run in compatibility mode for windows XP. The .exe files are usually in their respective game folders at \Steam\steamapps\common

Recommended

OS
Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7
Processor
Pentium 350MHz or higher
Graphics
DirectX-compatible video card that supports 16bit graphics
Memory
64 MB RAM
Storage
90 MB available space
Notes
Combatability problems can be avoided by setting the executable to run in compatibility mode for windows XP. The .exe files are usually in their respective game folders at \Steam\steamapps\common

Does Beachhead 2002 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Beachhead 2002 run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Beachhead 2002 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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