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Action · Digital Fusion Inc.

Beachhead: DESERT WAR

Beachhead: DESERT WAR
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Steam Deck Playable Windows
Mixed · 56% of 48
DeveloperDigital Fusion Inc.
GenreAction
$0.74 -75%
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Worth a look Chip's verdict · US updated 17 days ago

A modest discount on a solid game. Fine now, better in a seasonal sale.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 0%
All-time low $0.74 · 19d ago
Current discount -75% off $2.99
Player reviews 56% positive of 48
Quality score 56/100 · small sample
Value score 100/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

BEACHHEAD DESERT WAR was an arcade exclusive release that came out during the Iraq War and as such had textures an graphics associated with the politics of the time. Originally You could not obtain this title on the PC until now with the re-release of the beachhead series. Again you will be assigned to a isolated defense perimeter, protecting a command post in the middle of the desert to repel an unexpected assault. So get ready yet again to face an endless enemy whose resolve was only hardened in the cruel desert environment. Good luck soldier!

Desert warfare returns from the arcade to the computer in this action packed thrilling rendition of the beachhead series with added features including night-vision, new textures and immersive environment. Defend your command post from day and night attack. Face the onslaught of enemy troops in a captivating ground battle that turns your computer into a sandbagged bunker.

BEACH HEAD DESERT WAR Features Include:

• Fast and Furious Hard-Core, Nonstop Arcade action.

• Massive airborne attacks.

• Day and night fighting with search lights , flares and added night-vision.

• Each tank and vehicle has unique and accurate characteristics because of the ultra realistic graphics

• Realistic Defender Weapons: M60 General Purpose MG, Twin-barrel 30 Cal AA Gun, 75MM AT Cannon, .45 Handgun, and Gatling Gun precisely designed based on Blue-prints.

• Realistic Enemy Weapons: MB78 Battle Tank, APC Fuchs with Gun Turrets and Missile Launchers, Cobra Attack Helicopters, CH53 Shercoskys, F101 Jet Fighters and C-130 Hercules Transport Aircrafts precisely designed based on Blue-prints.

• Use Air Support (B58 Bombers at your command)

• Realistic Battle Sounds and Special Effects (Dimensional sound effects for distance and battlefield depth)


Other more Realistic Features include:

• Heat seeking missile launcher.

• New APC's (Armored Personnel Carriers) armed with gun turrets and missile launchers

• Diverse and specific ammo drops (bullets missiles and shells)

• Built in cheat code keys

• Special forces night attacks

• Full cause and effect with accumulative damage registration for true to life action

Trailer music made by: Synapsis
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Media

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $0.74 2026-06-27
3-month low $0.74
12-month low $0.74
Current $2.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $2.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $0.74

Beachhead: DESERT WAR price history and best deals

Beachhead: DESERT WAR for PC currently sells from $0.74 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $0.74, set on 2026-06-27. That is 75% off the $2.99 list price.

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Should I buy Beachhead: DESERT WAR now or wait?
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$0.74 sits 0% of the way from the all-time low of $0.74 to the full price, a 75% discount. That is close to the best it has ever been.
Where can I buy Beachhead: DESERT WAR?
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Scores
Steam reviews Mixed · 56%
56% positive of 48
Media (18)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Pentium 350MHz
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX-compatible video card that supports 16bit graphics
  • Storage: 90 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card.
  • Additional Notes: Combatability problems can be avoided by setting the executable to run in compatibility mode for windows XP. The .exe files are usually in their respective game folders at \Steam\steamapps\common
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Pentium 350MHz or higher
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX-compatible video card that supports 16bit graphics
  • Storage: 90 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card.
  • Additional Notes: Combatability problems can be avoided by setting the executable to run in compatibility mode for windows XP. The .exe files are usually in their respective game folders at \Steam\steamapps\common
Facts
DeveloperDigital Fusion Inc.
PublisherDigital Fusion Inc.
GenresAction · Casual
TagsAction · Casual
ModesSingle-player
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