Knights of the Desert

Commodore 64 · Strategy

Knights of the Desert

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreStrategy
PublisherStrategic Simulations
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Published by Strategic Simulations, Knights of the Desert arrived on the Commodore 64 as a strategy game.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Knights of the Desert is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Knights of the Desert walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Knights of the Desert FAQ

Who made Knights of the Desert?

published by Strategic Simulations.

Is Knights of the Desert multiplayer?

No. Knights of the Desert is a single-player game.

How long does Knights of the Desert take to play?

As a strategy game, Knights of the Desert typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Knights of the Desert on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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