Civil War: 1862

Civil War: 1862

by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.

29 ratings
97 reviews
$2.99
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 14, 2013
  • September 10, 2025

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Experience detailed strategic gameplay of American Civil War battles with enhanced features like flank attacks and elite units. This universal app for iPhone and iPad offers historical scenarios and purchasable campaign expansions.

Detailed strategic gameplay
Flank attacks and strategic movement
Expanded troop quality (elite units)
14 historical battles from 1862
High Definition Civil War Era Graphics
Multiple unit types and formations
Purchasable campaign expansions
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What's New in Civil War

5.4.0

September 10, 2025

Improvement: New in‑game page explains how Bronze/Silver/Gold medals are awarded. Fixed: Weapon markers on unit labels now consistently match equipment (muskets, rifled muskets, carbines, artillery). Fixed: Back, Tick, and Cross buttons only respond once visibly on screen, preventing accidental actions.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Colossus Campaign

Colossus Campaign

Charts

Top Paid

The game has maintained its position at 180 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Good Game Play, BUT…

Had this game for a couple of years, and enjoyed playing it on my iPad. After several months, and a new iPad Pro 11 in, and iPadOS 18.4, I came back to the game.

Frustration! After some time, and a scenario or two, I will touch a union infantry unit to select it and the game automatically shifts to the unit description page and locks up. No way off that screen and back to the game. Quit and relaunch, game deletion and a new download, nothing fixes this problem.

Will delete if I can’t find a fix.

If you use similar hardware, I recommend skipping this game.
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Gold version

I purchased the gold version of this app as well as the gold version of a few other apps. Those version came with all of the campaigns. Those versions have been removed and replaced by these simpler versions which require that you purchase all of the campaigns. So, if I need to download the gold version again, it is gone and i would have to purchase all of the campaigns again. After this experience I will no longer purchase from this vendor.
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Peninsular War All Over Again

I’ll be honest, I gave up on continuing the final campaign, and the reason for it being the rather unreasonable conditions of some of the mission objectives. Sure, they may seem reasonable at first, but then you blindsided by enemy troops that spawn in right next to the objectives you’ve just captured, thereby losing you the mission because you weren’t given any warning until it was too late. But it isn’t just the last campaign that is rife with unreasonably difficult missions; in just about every campaign past the ones you get in the base game, there’s at least one or two missions that cannot be done feasibly on normal difficulty without having to take several hours in between attempts trying to process what you need to do. Manassas station is among the worst offender in this aspect, as I refuse to play that mission anymore after finally completing it, simply because of how borderline unwinnable it is for the CSA.

I’ll give it this much, the game is bearable compared to Peninsular War, but shoving in missions that aren’t even remotely balanced isn’t going to make the game fun, it’s just going to turn away customers. I personally wouldn’t recommend this game, but you can try it at your own risk. Stick to 1863 or 1864.

Side note: Really disappointed that Antietam wasn’t covered; that’s like, one of the most important battles of THAT year…
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Very one sided

All battles are pre determined no matter the strategy used by confederates. The Union out number and and are given twice or more the strength of of the confederates.

Pay for a pay wall

Literally 80% of this game is behind another pay wall after u pay the initial $3
I’m not kidding dude when u pay for the game you only get 20% of the whole game don’t buy it’s a basic game anyway and sit shows the developers are greedy

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Game freezes when selecting units on newer iPad models

Bug

Campaign progress lost unexpectedly

Bug

Cannot resume saved games on Confederate side

Bug

Stuck on specific missions despite completing objectives

Bug

App crashes on launch after updates

Bug

Previously purchased scenarios not restoring

Bug

Unit selection locks game to description page

Bug

Battle selection changes to wrong side

Bug

Backwards health bar display after updates

Bug

Cannot download extra missions

Bug

Game won't advance past certain levels

Bug

Incompatibility with iPadOS 18.4

Bug

Requested Features

13 requests

French language support

Feature

Progress reset option

Feature

Strategic campaign map overview

Feature

Ability to progress despite losing battles

Feature

Random scenario generation

Feature

Online multiplayer support

Feature

Pass-and-play local multiplayer

Feature

Zoom in/out functionality

Feature

Larger battle maps

Feature

Artillery limbering/unlimbering mechanics

Feature

Unit experience and veteran system

Feature

Flanking mechanics improvements

Feature

Turn-unlimited battle options

Feature

FAQ

Does Civil War: 1862 have ads?

Yes, Civil War: 1862 contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play strategy games that offer additional content through in-app purchases.

What devices does Civil War: 1862 support?

Civil War: 1862 is a universal app, meaning it works on both iPhone and iPad devices. It was released on November 14, 2013, and last updated on September 10, 2025.

How much does Civil War: 1862 cost?

The base game for Civil War: 1862 is priced at $2.99. Additional campaign content is available for purchase within the app.

What is the age rating for Civil War: 1862?

Civil War: 1862 has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for players aged 12 and older. This is due to its historical war themes.

What kind of gameplay can I expect in Civil War: 1862?

Players can expect engaging turn-based strategy gameplay with historically accurate battle scenarios. The game features detailed tactical mechanics, including flank attacks and different infantry formations.

Are there any issues with Civil War: 1862?

User reviews indicate some players experience frequent crashes and freezing issues. There are also mentions of unbalanced battle mechanics and missions that can feel unwinnable.

How often is Civil War: 1862 updated?

The game was last updated on September 10, 2025, suggesting ongoing support and potential for new content or bug fixes. The latest version is 5.4.0.

What do users like most about Civil War: 1862?

Users frequently praise the engaging turn-based strategy gameplay, good graphics, and historically accurate battle scenarios. The challenging AI opponents and simple yet deep tactical mechanics are also highlighted as positives.