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1943 Deadly Desert

North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!

HandyGames · com.hg.deadlydesertfree

5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.3.14 87.2 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version
v1.3.14 (30)
Updated
Apr 22, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size
87.2 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Strategy (game)
Permissions
10
Website
facebook.com/handygames
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

1943 Deadly Desert is a game by HandyGames in the Strategy category. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 10 permissions, none of them sensitive. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.3.14

- Updated Unity ads to make them work in the future - Added Sidekick support

Description

From the listing uploaded by “superpocket”.

🎖️ Action-packed World War 2 battles for the desert territories await you. Your ingenuity and leadership skills as 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 the 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 the 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: ✔ FREE TO PLAY ✔ Turn-based strategy action in WW2 ✔ Thrilling campaigns and challenging missions ✔ A must have for every strategy game fan ✔ Many different military units ✔ Pass-and-Play multiplayer battles ✔ Detailed graphics and epic sounds ✔ Full tablet support ✔ Supports Google Play game services You can play ‘1943 Deadly Desert’ entirely for FREE, though various items are available via in-app purchase. If you don’t want to use in-app purchases, please deactivate them in your device settings. Thank you for playing ‘1943 Deadly Desert’! © HandyGames 2026

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “zph-mph” Not the developer's name (“HandyGames”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature check failed Apr 22, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Jx Clarynx, O=zph-mph, OU=anon.org, L=Caraga, ST=Surigao Del Norte, C=8609
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:64:F9:C2:53:C7:EF:35:A0:72:0F:6F:8A:80:2B:D4:B9:20:AA:3A
  • File MD5cedab8c5ed40e9c7027546b01684c6e2
  • Uploaded by “superpocket” Silver tier · 5,272 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (10)

1943 Deadly Desert requests 10 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

1943 Deadly Desert APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

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Is 1943 Deadly Desert free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the 1943 Deadly Desert APK safe?

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