# Civil War: 1863

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id514588332](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id514588332)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id514588332`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2012-09-04
- **Size:** 294 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/civil-war-1863/id514588332)
- **Website:** [https://www.huntedcow.com](https://www.huntedcow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://huntedcow.com/privacy-policy/](https://huntedcow.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game from the developers behind the international top-selling Tank Battle: 1944 and Ancient Battle: Rome. 

New features for version 2.0 include iCloud save support, combat analysis, strategic movement, map zoom and combat improvements. 

Key Features: 

● 8 Mission 'First Strike' Campaign. 
● 5 Mission 'To Arms!' Campaign. 
● 6 Mission 'Stalemate' Campaign. 
● 8 Mission 'Hoorah!' Campaign. 
● Includes battles based on historic events. 
● Play the missions as either Union or Confederate. 
● 8 Unique Civil War Units:  
- Infantry with Muskets.  
- Infantry with Rifled Muskets.  
- Artillery.  
- Generals.  
- Wagons.  
- Naval Gunboats.  
- Dismounted and Mounted Cavalry.  
● Changeable unit formations and tactics. 
● Generals can attach to units to increase morale. 
● More capable Veteran units and unreliable raw units. 
● 3 difficulty settings. 


● Detailed Combat Analysis. 

 
● Flank Attacks
. 

 
● Map Zoom
. 

 
● Strategic Movement. 

 
● Universal App (Works on iPhone & iPad)! 
● High Definition graphics (including retina for the new iPad). 
● 5 Pass & Play two player scenarios. 
● Hours of Gameplay! 

Purchasable Extra Content: 

● 8 Mission 'Rebel Yell' Campaign + 5 bonus multiplayer missions. 
● 8 Mission 'Victory Road' Campaign + 5 bonus multiplayer missions. 
● 8 Mission 'Last Stand' Campaign. 
● 8 Mission 'Grand Command' Campaign. 
● 8 Mission 'Leviathan' Campaign. 
● 8 Mission 'Arsenal' Campaign. 

Thank you for supporting our games! 

© 2014 Hunted Cow Studios Ltd. © 2014 HexWar Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

## Rankings

- #214,001 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise Civil War: 1863 for its simple, addictive hex-based strategy, ability to play either side, and rich historical flavor with varied scenarios. However, multiple reviews cluster around technical and monetization flaws: updates often wipe or fail to restore purchased content and can push repurchase; bugs such as freezes and missing UI elements undermine play; and balance tendencies sometimes favor the defender. Some content removals also frustrate fans. Overall the concept shines, but persistent update-related issues and stability problems severely dampen the experience.

### Pros

- Easy to learn and highly addictive hex-based wartime strategy.
- Ability to play as either side and a rich historical mode with many scenarios.
- Strong tactical depth with lots of scenario variations.
- Beautiful graphics and polished, nostalgic presentation.
- Reasonably priced with a satisfying classic-wargame feel.

### Cons

- Updates frequently erase or fail to restore previously purchased content.
- Updates remove or force repurchase of content, seen as a revenue grab.
- Bugs and glitches after updates cause crashes, freezes, or unplayable states.
- Balance issues, notably defender-favored gameplay and inconsistent play balance.
- Content removals (e.g., flags) and other changes break immersion and trust.

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