Civil War: 1864

About

Civil War: 1864 is a turn-based strategy game centered on the 1864 campaigns of the American Civil War. You command Union or Confederate forces through over 40 missions including 20 historical battles. The game uses hex grids and resource tracking to simulate battlefield decisions like supply lines and troop movement. Objectives vary from holding key positions to executing specific tactical maneuvers. Developer HexWar Games released it in 2017 for PC and Mac with a focus on historical accuracy and strategic depth. The title earns praise for its detailed unit behaviors and challenging combat scenarios. While not widely discussed in mainstream circles, it has a dedicated following that appreciates the 20 carefully designed battles covering events like the Atlanta Campaign. The single-player structure allows repeated playthroughs to test different approaches but lacks multiplayer or modern updates. At just under 20 hours of main content according to player logs, it serves as a focused tactical study of mid-19th century warfare.