Last updated on November 25th, 2025 at 12:35 pm
Civil War: 1864 – Strategy Game Review
Civil War: 1864 is a Strategy/Entertainment/Simulation game from Hunted Cow Studios Ltd., first launched in 5th June 2015.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 13+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Civil War: 1864 Stand Out
Civil War: 1864 is the latest addition to our Civil War strategy series, bringing you the ferocious battles from 1864. Experience the American Civil War like never before with with over 40 missions; including 20 detailed historical battles. Get a greater view of the battlefield as you lead your force to victory, with our new Map Zoom feature.
1864 saw the Union army make substantial gains against the Confederate forces in the American Civil War. Grant, replacing Halleck, took the risky gamble of attacking the Confederates on three different fronts. While Grant failed to gain any significant tactical advantage in any battle against Robert E. Lee, he succeeded at depleting Lee's forces. On the Western front, Sherman was able to capture Atlanta and seize Savannah. The Union's control of the railways and waterways gave them an immense logistical advantage, which would become vital to the North's eventual success. The Confederacy was ultimately fighting and losing a defensive war.
Key Game Features:
● New map zoom feature.
● High Definition Civil War Graphics.
● 7 Mission 'Tutorial' campaign.
● 4 Mission abstract 'Division' campaign.
● 7 Mission 'Cold Steel' campaign.
● All missions can be played as both sides (except the tutorial).
● 8 Unique Civil War Units:
- Infantry with Muskets.
- Infantry with Rifled Muskets.
- Artillery.
- Generals.
- Wagons.
- Naval Gunboats.
- Dismounted and Mounted Cavalry.
● Four classes of infantry – Raw, Average, Veteran and Elite.
● Different infantry formations: unformed, line for shooting and column for charging!
● Detailed Combat Analysis.
● Flank Attacks .
● Strategic Movement.
● Hours of Gameplay.
● Universal App (Works on iPhone & iPad).
Purchasable Extra Content:
● 7 Mission 'Duty and Pride' campaign.
● 7 Mission Blockade campaign.
● 7 Mission 'Freedom Calls' campaign.
● 8 Mission 'Road to Atlanta' campaign.
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This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Civil War: 1864 is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 25th November 2024
Recent improvements include:
Various bug fixes
Download & Availability
Civil War: 1864 is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Civil War: 1864 on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Im not a fan of nickel and dime-ing gamers. Make a Pro version or offer a buy all option at a discount . Id be more interested with something like that, but pay to play is too political for us. It just peaves us off.
We didn't expect to hit a paywall after 11 missions when the first paragraph says "experience over 40 missions with no mention that you only get 11 . When we got to mission 12 it wanted more $$'s. Not only that a total of four additional payments to get to "over 40" would be required. It's not about the amount but the principle. We're guessing we're not the only person that got hoodwinked not seeing the conflicting wording. Other than that it's a good game.
We love the mechanics of the game, the levels are fun and challenging, and Ive never had a glitch with this game. Im just confused why we only get 2 campaigns and the rest are paid. We can appreciate the free bonus mission, but we feel this game would be much better with the addition of more free content.
We like the game but we just payed for it and we still have to pay to unlock more levels so y.
Only because the games glitch a lot. Other than that…..love them. Make pass and play.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 5.3.0
- Size: 315.84 MB
- iOS: 16.6 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory: Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence
- Developer: Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.
Last updated: 25th November 2024 | Genre: Strategy, Entertainment | Developer: Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.