1943 Deadly Desert

Turn-based strategy across North Africa’s World War II battlefields

HandyGames · Published by THQ Nordic Mobile · Released May 15, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 99
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; May 17, 2018
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 2 GB RAM · 1.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is 1943 Deadly Desert?

This is an isometric, turn-based wargame about Allied and Axis forces fighting over desert territory in North Africa during World War II. You choose a side and command infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft across hex-grid maps in campaigns that unlock new missions.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow-paced battles and managing limited supplies

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action to taking turns
−you want grand strategy rather than individual battlefield missions

What players say

63% of 99 reviews are positive

Players praise battles that reward careful tactical decisions. Complaints often focus on unit sprites that do not turn toward their targets, while some players find campaign progression too punishing.

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1943 Deadly Desert system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 1.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1100 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does 1943 Deadly Desert have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does 1943 Deadly Desert 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
Achievements: 31
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does 1943 Deadly Desert 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