1943 Deadly Desert vs Creature Strike!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1943 Deadly Desert
Lead your army in intense World War 2 battles across desert territories. Utilize a massive arsenal of units and strategic command to outmaneuver your enemies and achieve victory in thrilling turn-based tactical warfare.
- Turn-based strategy action in WW2
- Thrilling campaigns and challenging missions
- Massive weapon arsenal
- Variety of battlefields
- Pass-and-Play multiplayer battles
- Detailed graphics and epic sounds
Read full descriptionHide full description
Action-packed World War 2 battles for the desert territories await you. Your ingenuity and leadership skills as a general will make the difference between victory and 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 for an 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 ultimate victory! Issue orders to your officers on the battlefield. They will 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 - Game Center support You can play '1943 Deadly Desert' entirely for FREE, though various items are available via in-app purchase. If you do not want to use in-app purchases, please deactivate them in your device settings. Thank you for playing '1943 Deadly Desert'! © HandyGames 2026
Creature Strike!
Read full descriptionHide full description
Creature Strike is a casual mobile game where you fight invading creatures using special abilities and upgrades. The goal is to defend your territory and attack to ensure victory. As you progress, you can unlock and upgrade your special abilities to face increasingly challenging creatures. Easy to learn but difficult to master, Creature Strike offers an exciting and addictive experience for those looking for a challenge. Fight, attack, and defend your territory to become the ultimate warrior in Creature Strike!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Creature Strike! at none against 1943 Deadly Desert's 6. Creature Strike! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 1943 Deadly Desert sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Creature Strike! asks for nothing beyond the download.
1943 Deadly Desert ships an update every 2 months, Creature Strike! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1943 Deadly Desert | Creature Strike! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH | Alan Poggetti |
In-app purchases
1943 Deadly Desert
- Remove ads$2.99
- 25,000 Gold$5.99
- 60,000 Gold$10.99
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- 125,000 Gold$21.99
- 325,000 Gold$54.99
- 700,000 Gold$89.99
Creature Strike!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 1943 Deadly Desert free?
Is Creature Strike! free?
Do 1943 Deadly Desert or Creature Strike! have ads?
Which is updated more often, 1943 Deadly Desert or Creature Strike!?
Other comparisons















