Desert Thunder
Developed by Brainbox Games, Hip Games · Published by Funbox Media Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Brainbox Games, Hip Games, published by Funbox Media Ltd — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Desert Thunder is an arcade-style action tank game for the PC. Ripped from today’s headlines, the storyline immerses players into the heat of a desert-based military conflict. Players will tear through desert, urban and industrial settings in their experimental battle engine, the Abrams M1A6 Advanced tank that’s loaded with awe-inspiring...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Desert Thunder.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
- Processor: Pentium III/750 MHz
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: 32 MB DirectX 8 compatible video accelerator
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
- Processor: PIII/1.4 GHz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64 MB DirectX 8 compatible video accelerator
Supported languages (1)
Desert Thunder FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Desert Thunder?
Steam classifies Desert Thunder as a Action game, developed by Brainbox Games, Hip Games. Desert Thunder is an arcade-style action tank game for the PC. Ripped from today’s headlines, the storyline immerses players into the heat of a desert-based military conflict. Players will tear through desert, urban and industrial settings in their experimental battle engine, the Abrams M1A6 Advanced tank that’s loaded with awe-inspiring...
How much does Desert Thunder cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Desert Thunder at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Desert Thunder single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Desert Thunder: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Desert Thunder on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Desert Thunder for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Desert Thunder out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 19, 2014.
What platforms is Desert Thunder on?
Desert Thunder is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Desert Thunder single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Desert Thunder cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Who made Desert Thunder?
Desert Thunder is developed by Brainbox Games, Hip Games and published by Funbox Media Ltd.
Where to get Desert Thunder
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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