Rank 01Why this
Shares hex based movement with Civil War: 1863.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2017
Games like Civil War: 1863
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Civil War: 1863 also play
The closest matches to Civil War: 1863: Civil War: Battle of Petersburg, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic), Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign, Hex of Steel, and Panzer Corps 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares terrain and cover mechanics and hex based movement with Civil War: 1863.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Hex Grid and Wargame, like Civil War: 1863.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2012
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American Patriots: Boston Tea Party
Why this: Also America and Hex Grid, like Civil War: 1863.
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Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Why this: Also America and Wargame, like Civil War: 1863.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Civil War: 1863
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic)
Shares terrain and cover mechanics and hex based movement with Civil War: 1863.
- 83% of 643 reviews
- 3Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
Also Hex Grid and Wargame, like Civil War: 1863.
- 77% of 561 reviews
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- 6American Patriots: Boston Tea Party
Also America and Hex Grid, like Civil War: 1863.
- 85% of 61 reviews
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- 22Strategic Command: American Civil War
Also Wargame and Turn-Based Strategy, like Civil War: 1863.
- 79% of 129 reviews
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: HexWar Games
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 2
- 68% of 22 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Affordable price for casual fun
- Bite sized scenarios perfect for quick sessions
- Charge cannons and outflank enemy lines without deep historical knowledge
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with Civil War: 1863.
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Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like Civil War: 1863.
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Wargame, like Civil War: 1863.
Making History: The Calm & the Storm
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Civil War: 1863.
Broken Lines
Why this: Also Wargame and Turn-Based, like Civil War: 1863.
SteamWorld Heist II
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Civil War: 1863.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Civil War: 1863, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like Civil War: 1863.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Wargame and Turn-Based Strategy, like Civil War: 1863.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Civil War: 1863.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with Civil War: 1863.
Cards & Tankards
Why this: Same chill mood as Civil War: 1863.
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Other recommendable Steam games by HexWar Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same contemplative mood as Civil War: 1863.
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Why this: Shares hex based movement with Civil War: 1863.
Tank Battle: 1944
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like Civil War: 1863.
About Civil War: 1863
The closest matches to Civil War: 1863: Civil War: Battle of Petersburg, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic), Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign, Hex of Steel, and Panzer Corps 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Civil War: 1863 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Civil War: Battle of Petersburg, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic) and Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and relaxing, and single out its difficulty scaling and hex based movement. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Civil War: 1863: Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.
Is Civil War: 1863 worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 22 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price when we last checked (Oct 3): $9.99. Check Steam for today's price.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Affordable price for casual fun
- Bite sized scenarios perfect for quick sessions
- Charge cannons and outflank enemy lines without deep historical knowledge
- Masterable depth without overwhelming complexity
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This feels exactly the same as the other games by this company that I have bought. Same game with different graphics. No scenario looks or feels like anything from the Civil War. It would have probably felt better if it was small unit…”
“This game felt dated and difficult to play for dumb reasons. There are people who can probably tell you better than I about the design flaws in coding or whatever but from gameplay value there are much better options out there for a civil…”
People who play it also play: Civil War: Battle of Petersburg, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic), Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
Frequently asked about Civil War: 1863
Can I run it?
How much does Civil War: 1863 cost?
Civil War: 1863 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Civil War: 1863?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Civil War: 1863 are Civil War: Battle of Petersburg, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic), Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign.
Who developed Civil War: 1863?
Civil War: 1863 was developed by HexWar Games and published by Hunted Cow Games.