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Released
November 13, 2013
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Engage in detailed turn-based strategy set during the American Civil War. Experience historical battles with enhanced tactical options like flank attacks and diverse troop types. Offers hours of gameplay with multiple campaigns and unit classes.

✓Turn-based strategic gameplay
✓14 historical battles
✓Flank attacks and strategic movement
✓Diverse troop types and formations
✓High definition Civil War era graphics
✓Multiple campaigns available
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What's New in Civil War

6.4.0

October 30, 2026

- Courtney's artillery reinforcement wave arrives only once at Cedar Mountain. - Confederate defeat is recorded correctly when the army is destroyed at Bull Pasture. - Failing to cross the stream at Glendale records the correct battle result.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

Colossus Campaign

Colossus Campaign

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

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Campaign progress lost unexpectedly

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Cannot resume saved games on Confederate side

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Stuck on specific missions despite completing objectives

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App crashes on launch after updates

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Previously purchased scenarios not restoring

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Unit selection locks game to description page

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Battle selection changes to wrong side

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Backwards health bar display after updates

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Cannot download extra missions

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Game won't advance past certain levels

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Incompatibility with iPadOS 18.4

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Requested Features

13 requests

French language support

Feature

Progress reset option

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Strategic campaign map overview

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Ability to progress despite losing battles

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Random scenario generation

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Online multiplayer support

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Pass-and-play local multiplayer

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Zoom in/out functionality

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Larger battle maps

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Artillery limbering/unlimbering mechanics

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Unit experience and veteran system

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Flanking mechanics improvements

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Turn-unlimited battle options

Feature

FAQ

What is Civil War: 1862?

Civil War: 1862 is a turn-based strategy game that recreates historical battles from the American Civil War in 1862. It features detailed tactical gameplay, diverse units, and historically inspired scenarios.

Does Civil War: 1862 have ads?

No, Civil War: 1862 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that also offers additional campaign 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 its latest version is 6.4.0.

How much does Civil War: 1862 cost?

Civil War: 1862 is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. Additional campaign packs can be bought separately via in-app purchases.

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

The game offers engaging turn-based strategy with mechanics like flank attacks, strategic movement, and different infantry formations. It includes detailed combat analysis and a variety of unit types, from infantry to naval gunboats.

Are there different difficulty levels in Civil War: 1862?

Yes, the game provides multiple difficulty levels, allowing players of varied skill to enjoy the challenging AI opponents and historically accurate battle scenarios. User reviews indicate a mixed sentiment, with some finding the AI unbalanced.

What is the age rating for Civil War: 1862?

Civil War: 1862 has an age rating of 12+. This is suitable for most players interested in historical strategy and war games.

How often is Civil War: 1862 updated?

The game was last updated on October 30, 2026, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements or content additions. However, user reviews mention issues like frequent crashes and freezing.