# 1943 Deadly Desert

> Generals of the African front

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1129759703](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1129759703)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1129759703`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (129 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-17
- **First published:** 2016-12-07
- **Size:** 163 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1943-deadly-desert/id1129759703)
- **Website:** [https://www.handy-games.com/games/1943-deadly-desert/](https://www.handy-games.com/games/1943-deadly-desert/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://play.handygames.info/privacy](http://play.handygames.info/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #123,342 — Overall
- #15 — desert

## Review summary

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.

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