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Civil War: 1861

Developed by HexWar Games · Published by Hunted Cow Games

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 1, 2017 Price$4.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements20

Overview

A strategy game by HexWar Games, published by Hunted Cow Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Civil War: 1861 covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at ‘Big Bethel’, on to the comparatively vast engagements at ‘Bull Run’ and ‘Wilson’s Creek’.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 69% positive of 48
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based CombatWargameHistoricalAmericaSingleplayerHex Grid

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 Civil War: 1861.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 supporting graphics card
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Graphics: Discrete graphics with 256 MB or more VRAM

Supported languages (1)

English

Civil War: 1861 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 Civil War: 1861?

Steam classifies Civil War: 1861 as a Strategy game, developed by HexWar Games. Civil War: 1861 covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at ‘Big Bethel’, on to the comparatively vast engagements at ‘Bull Run’ and ‘Wilson’s Creek’.

How much does Civil War: 1861 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Civil War: 1861 at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Civil War: 1861 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Civil War: 1861: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Civil War: 1861 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Civil War: 1861 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Civil War: 1861 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 1, 2017.

What platforms is Civil War: 1861 on?

Civil War: 1861 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 Civil War: 1861 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Civil War: 1861 cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Civil War: 1861 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Civil War: 1861.

Who made Civil War: 1861?

Civil War: 1861 is developed by HexWar Games and published by Hunted Cow Games.

Where to get Civil War: 1861

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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