Civil War: 1861
Developed by HexWar Games · Published by Hunted Cow Games
At a glance
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
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.
| 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 | Yes |
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)
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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