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Steam app 1383640 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 23:43 UTC

Attack at Dawn: North Africa

Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.

Attack at Dawn: North Africa Steam header artwork
Panzer Division GamesPanzer Division Games
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Attack at Dawn: North Africa was released on 7 Jun, 2022.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 23:43 UTC
App ID
1383640
Last updated
31 Aug 2026 build 25037288
Developer
Panzer Division Games
Publisher
Panzer Division Games
Release date
7 Jun, 2022
Platforms
Windows
Download size
625 MB
Install size
2.60 GB
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
12

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

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Accessibility

Popular tags

StrategyWorld War IIRTSTurn-BasedLevel EditorHistoricalTop-DownWargameIndieGrand StrategyReal-Time with PauseReal-TimeMilitarySingleplayerHex GridTurn-Based StrategyBoard GameCombatActionSimulation
About this gameFull description from Steam
Attack at Dawn: North Africa is a strategy game set in WW2 North African theatre. You will take command of battalions, brigades, divisions, and air wings. German forces start off probing into the Libyan region of Cyrenaica, and the game concludes either with the complete defeat of the German-Italian Panzer Armee, or the British loss of Egypt and the British retreat across the Suez Canal. FAST AND INTENSE GAMEPLAY You can play the game in either Real-Time or Turn-Based (WeGo) mode. These modes mimic the chaos and speed of mobile fighting in the desert. Add the fog of war to this scenario, and your experience of being in a Panzer Corps command vehicle is complete. The game will immerse you in one of the most intensive and nerve-wracking experiences of the Second World War. HISTORICAL The game features campaigns and scenarios - both historical and hypothetical. They have been designed after in-depth research of the historical orders of battle and battle histories. Special attention was given to the composition of the armies, combat values of individual units, and overall authenticity of each scenario. POLISHED INTERFACE We have designed all game maps and units to be easy to understand, uncluttered and informative. You can choose what your units will look like: top-view models or unit counters. With the ability to zoom out and see the entire battlefield in a glance, you will have the best possible situational awareness. LARGE MAP Attack at Dawn: North Africa features a large map, covering a distance of almost 2000 kilometers and you can use the Scenario Editor provided within the game to create your own scenarios anywhere on this large battleground. Starting at the bay of Sirte in Libya and spreading to Suez Canal in Egypt, the terrain varies between sea, desert, mountains, wadis, ports... There is one long asphalt road, "Via Balbia", spanning the whole length of the map, and a handful of well-known desert tracks leading towards the deep Sahara.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows® 8.1 64-bit Processor: Dual Core Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader 4.0) capabilities Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows® 10 64-bit Processor: Dual core processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 1060 or equivalent Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

12 achievements in total.

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Ärmelband AfrikaAchievement
Eisernes Kreuz 2. KlasseAchievement
Eisernes Kreuz 1. KlasseAchievement
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen KreuzesAchievement
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit EichenlaubAchievement
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und SchwerternAchievement
Africa StarAchievement
Military CrossAchievement
Military Cross with barAchievement
Distinguished Service OrderAchievement

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36 developer announcements, Feb 2021 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. New game announced - "On War: Stalingrad"

    "On War: Stalingrad" is a strategy game set on the World War II Eastern Front. It has long been a passion of mine to create a game that shows the complexity of armored mobile operations in World War II. None of the games I played seemed to…

    Tom | Panzer Division Games

October

  1. Game update 1.301 - Unity securty patch

    Due to the Unity security issue (see details here) we have patched the game to the latest Unity version. We wish you all good hunting!And don't forget to share your post-action battlemaps ːsteamhappyː

    Patch notes

April

  1. Attack at Dawn: Stalingrad - New Game in Development

    We have been working on a new addition to our Attack at Dawn series of games for a while now. What we initially thought would be a DLC update evolved into a concept for a full-blown game. We thought about it for months, making experiments…

    tcipcic77

March

  1. New Webpage, Spring Sales, Newsletter, Discord, and more!

    Cheers! It's been a long time since we had so much news. First of all, we have launched a new shiny webpage: WEBPAGE The webpage has been upgraded to showcase our full range of games and to create a community for all our players. We have…

    tcipcic77

December

  1. Update 1.231

    Cheers folks! We bring you another update, where we iron out those creases and add some new and interesting features. Our favourite is Battle Maps - a series of maps you get after each played scenario. You get to see what you and your…

    tcipcic77

August

  1. Hotfix version 1.215 - 220829

    Formation Movement - if a unit in formation is blocked by friendly in its movement path, don't halt and create planned movement, but bypass the obstacle (friendly unit), or wait for it to move away

    Patch notes
  2. Hotfix version 1.212 - 220828

    This is a quick update which corrects problems with campaign saving/loading. check saved campaign files and folders when populating Load Campaign list with campaign saves

    Patch notes
  3. Update 1.211

    Cheers folks! We bring you an update which will make the game smoother, easier to use and give you an overall better gaming experience. We will continue to work on making the game better, and we thank you for the suggestions and ideas you…

    tcipcic77

June

  1. Hotfix version 1.105 - 220617

    This is a quick update which corrects problems with some antivirus programs. Regular update is on the way. Options - change link to debug log folder from opening folder in Windows Explorer to showing the full path of that folder; reason: on…

    Patch notes
  2. Game is out!

    Dear friends, game is released and available for you to buy and enjoy! We will have a 15% discount for one week starting from now, so don't wait and grab the game while it's on a discount. The development team wishes to thank you all for…

    tcipcic77
  3. Game Release Livestream!

    For our release on 7th of June we have prepared a special celebration. We are presenting you a livestream with our designer Tom! Join us on this special day for a round of live gamplay and chat. See you on 7th June at 7pm CEST 😀…

    tcipcic77

May

  1. Hotfix version 1.103 - 220528

    fix: when Scenario is saved and one player has no Airfields, but has AirUnits (albeit destoyed) then this message appears: " has AirUnits, but no Airfields" - this message should appear only if there are non-destroyed AirUnits (destroyed…

    Patch notes
  2. Game Available on 7th June

    Finally, after years of development and testing we are proud to announce that Attack at Dawn: North Africa will be released on 7th June 2022! But wait - there's more! The game has been updated with the latest, shiny maps. You can download…

    tcipcic77

April

  1. Small Update - DEMO 0.923d - 220405

    This is a small but important update to DEMO version of the game which rebalances Air and Artillery Strike parameters. What's new in this version? revised Air Strike losses calculation - reduced effect of air strike on tanks revised…

    Patch notes
  2. Small Update - DEMO 0.921d - 220401

    This is a small but important update to DEMO version of the game which corrects WeGo mode issues. What's new in this version? corrected issue - when the day ends in WeGo mode of play, and after a Player presses START, the button NEXT TURN…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Maps of the First Battle of El Alamein

    After defeat in battle of Gazala, Allied forces retreated westwards. At Marsa Matruh they have put up some restistance, but soon they continued their retreat towards El Alamein line. This line was meant to be a series of defensive boxes…

    tcipcic77
  2. Regular Update - DEMO 0.915d 220316

    This is a regular update to DEMO version of the game which adds some new game options and features. Find the full list below. Cheers! What's new in this version? Issue Corrected - Tooltip Clipping - on displays above Full HD (above…

    tcipcic77
  3. Small Update - DEMO 0.895d 220301

    This is a small update to DEMO version of the game which corrects minor game issues (null exceptions and such). In the following update we will be correcting issues and adding features for higher resolution monitors (above Full HD). Cheers!…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Demo Is Out!

    Demo has been released for Attack at Dawn: North Africa! Download it for free and check out how the game works. To dowload the demo, go to the Steam game page and click on a green Download button. We will also be taking part of the Steam…

    tcipcic77
  2. Developer Plays Attack at Dawn: North Africa!

    Attack at Dawn: North Africa is a unique mix of Real-Time and Operational warfare. Are you ready for an operational strategy game that is finally easy to play and understand? Check out our livestream play sessions on: Tuesday, February 22nd…

    tcipcic77
  3. Developer Plays Attack at Dawn: North Africa!

    Attack at Dawn: North Africa is a unique mix of Real-Time and Operational warfare. Are you ready for an operational strategy game that is finally easy to play and understand? Check out our livestream play sessions on: Tuesday, February 22nd…

    tcipcic77
  4. Developer Plays Attack at Dawn: North Africa!

    Attack at Dawn: North Africa is a unique mix of Real-Time and Operational warfare. Are you ready for an operational strategy game that is finally easy to play and understand? Check out our livestream play sessions on: Tuesday, February 22nd…

    tcipcic77
  5. New Gameplay Video - Operation Crusader

    Our new gameplay video is here! And this time we're diving deep into a big scenario - Operation Crusader. Take a look at how this grand battle develops, from British rushing in with the tanks, to the Germans and Italians counterattacking in…

    tcipcic77
  6. Watch the Developer Play!

    We will be streaming live on Sunday 13th at 17:00 (5 PM) GMT ! Set you calendar reminder and join us while we play the game. See you on the desert battlefield!

    tcipcic77

January

  1. Maps of the Operation Crusader (part 2)

    We have just posted a second in the series of maps on Operation Crusader. You will find out how the operation went on and how it ended. These maps, together with full historical article will be added to the game, in the History section for…

    tcipcic77

December

  1. Interview with Strategy and Wargaming

    I had a great interview with Nuno from Strategy and Wargaming! Read all about how Attack at Dawn came into being ːsteamhappyː Here's part of the story: Have you worked in any previous wargames before? Or is Attack at Dawn: North Africa your…

    tcipcic77
  2. Release Announced !

    Dear friends, we are happy to announce the release of the game for the Spring of 2022 ! Finally, after a long period of testing and upgrading every facet of the game, we are getting close to the finish. There are still some things that need…

    tcipcic77
  3. Maps of the Operation Crusader (part 1)

    Operation Crusader (18 November-30 December 1941) was Rommel's first defeat in North Africa. It was a very complex operation, which will be described here with a series of maps. I will try to show the situation day-by-day, and zoom in on…

    tcipcic77

October

  1. New Gameplay Video - Operation Brevity

    Dear friends, let me share with you our new gameplay video! This time, I will do it in a true streamer style, with my head being visible throughout the video .. so that you can experience my joy and excitement while playing the game…

    tcipcic77

September

  1. Maps of the Operation Brevity

    After a swift and unexpected offensive, the Axis forces have retaken Cyrenaica and put the port of Tobruk under siege. From April 1941 onwards the Axis forces were firmly entrenchend around the Tobruk fortress, leaving the besieged 9th…

    tcipcic77

July

  1. Gameplay Video - Alam el Halfa (part 2)

    Finally, the conclusion of the battle of Alam el Halfa. It was a long and costly battle. Take a look and see how the situation changed from hour to hour. Check it out and stay tuned for more!

    tcipcic77

June

  1. Gameplay Video - Battle of Alam el Halfa

    Another gameplay video is here! This time we are diving into the Battle of Alam el Halfa, taking role of the commander of German-Italian forces trying to outflank the Allied line. We are showcasing our brand new unit counters, with detailed…

    tcipcic77

May

  1. Maps of the Battle of Alam el Halfa

    The Battle of Alam el Halfa was the last big Axis offensive in the Western Desert Campaign. German code name for the operation was Unternehmen Brandung (Operation Surf), and it took place between 30 August and 5 September 1942, at the El…

    tcipcic77

April

  1. First Gameplay Video

    We have made a video showing how the game plays. It's one of the shorter historical scenarios - Operation Battleaxe. Take a look and tell us what you think. Have fun!

    tcipcic77

March

  1. Maps of the Operation Battleaxe

    We have started a series of articles showing the maps which were used to make game scenarios. In this first article, we talk about Operation Battleaxe in detail. Here is one of the maps, and if you wish to see the rest of the article and…

    tcipcic77

February

  1. Big Board Gaming Interview

    I've been intervied by Kev of Big Board Gaming. We talked about the idea, the mechanics and I've shown some gameplay. Take a look, and feel free to like and subscribe. Cheers Kev!

    tcipcic77

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