1943 Deadly Desert

Name: 1943 Deadly Desert
Rating: 4.6 (128 reviews)
Author: HandyGames

By: HandyGames

Generals of the African front

Features & Capabilities

1943 Deadly Desert is a turn-based tactical WWII game set in the North African desert. Command officers, issue orders, and fight across a massive arsenal—from tanks and warplanes to infantry and artillery. Strategy decisions determine victory as you navigate varied campaigns and difficult missions.

Features include thrilling campaigns, challenging missions, continuously updated quests with rewards, a massive arsenal of units, and pass-and-play multiplayer battles. Detailed graphics and epic sounds bring the desert war to life as you lead your troops to victory in the deserts of Africa.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

HandyGames

Rating:

4.60

(128)

Version:

1.3.8 Last updated: 2024-10-17

Version code:

841624165

Creation date:

2016-12-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

155.39MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 136,336 ▼ 36

Other rankings

#14 in desert keyword 2 ▲ 3

Other platforms

1943 Deadly Desert (v1.3.13)

2,846,648 4.18

(20,833)

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Developed by:

HandyGames

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1943-deadly-desert/id1129759703

Website:

http://www.handy-games.com

User Reviews

Players praise the core strategy gameplay and controls, and feel the game holds up as part of a strong WW2 strategy series. However, recurring concerns include freezing bugs, limited content, and the absence of multiplayer, along with challenging AI that can feel unbalanced. Many reviews request more levels or a new title in the series.

Pros

Fun, engaging turn-based strategy gameplay.
Great controls for a mobile strategy game.
Nostalgic and holds up well despite being an older title.
Part of a well-regarded WW2 strategy game series with multiple titles.

Cons

Frequent freezing/crashing issues, including after updates.
Too few levels / insufficient content across the game.
No online multiplayer; lacks online play options.
AI/enemy difficulty can be punishing or seem to outsmart the player.

Recent reviews

Although the game is pretty old, it still holds up! I loved playing it years ago, and I still do!

by Ma*****, 2025-05-03

Cool game but the only thing that makes it hard is that the npc outsmarts you if you like strategy games and ww2 all 4 games are for you. Ps stop hating on the devs