Strategic Command: American Civil War

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Release Date: July 14, 2022

Strategy, Turn-based, American Civil War, War Strategy, 19th Century, Grand Strategy, Singleplayer

An expansive turn-based strategy set during the Civil War. In Strategic Command: American Civil War you stand at the head of the Union or Confederacy and lead your army to victory, taking care of the recruitment of soldiers, technological facilities and diplomacy.

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Technical aspects

Strategic Command: American Civil War is a complex turn-based strategy that represents a series that began back in 2002. The game was developed by the Fury Software team, in turn, its release was handled by Slitherine, a company specializing in this genre.

Plot

Strategic Command: American Civil War is the first installment of the series, the action of which is set in the 19th century, more precisely - during the Civil War, i.e. the American Civil War, fought in 1861-1865 by the United States of America (called the Union or "North") and the Confederate States of America (called the Confederacy or "South"). The game offers six extensive story campaigns that cover all the warfare fought on North American soil during the period in question. During them, we can lead both sides of the conflict and take part in key battles and events.

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Game mechanics

In Strategic Command: American Civil War, we play on a huge map covering the entire area of North America - from Canada to New Mexico and the Caribbean. The entire area is covered with a grid of hexagonal fields; the latter are here as many as 66,000, making it the largest map of this type in the history of the series.

The game takes place in turn-based mode, and during the course of the game all issues related to the conduct of warfare rest on our shoulders. First of all, we are in charge of recruiting soldiers and sending them into battle. Although initially we have only a small professional army, we soon begin to receive volunteers, whom we must train and then organize into brigades, divisions and corps and send into battle. In addition, we appoint generals, choosing them from among a number of historical figures, such as Robert E. Lee, Thomas Jackson, Ulysses Grant, George McClellan or William Sherman; our choice is important because solo battles can have a significant impact on the outcome of the entire conflict.

In addition, we are engaged in conducting research and implementing new technologies. Although at first we use mainly cavalry for reconnaissance and discovery of enemy positions, over time we can use experimental solutions for this purpose, such as observation balloons and armored trains. In addition to land, battles are also fought on the sea (on which wooden and armored ships sail, as well as coastal and high seas), and on the great rivers, led by the Mississippi, Ohio and Cumberland. Admittedly, the latter allow our units to move quickly, but at the same time give the enemy the opportunity to carry out a landing.

In addition, we must oversee the entire industrial and economic base, as well as deal with diplomacy. The latter is so important that the choices we make can decide whether the European powers (Great Britain, Spain and France) get involved in the war. At the same time, it is worth remembering that just across the southern border France under Napoleon III is fighting a war for control of Mexico, which affects our actions a little further north.

Game modes

In addition to six story campaigns, Strategic Command: American Civil War offers an extensive editor that allows you to create your own missions or modifications.

Technical aspects

Strategic Command: American Civil War features simple, two-dimensional graphics, consisting mainly of icons denoting individual units, interface elements and a map of North America.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Fury Software

Publisher: Slitherine / Matrix Games

Age restrictions: none

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Game Series

11GAMES

Strategic Command Game Series

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Strategic Command: American Civil War Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
CPU 1.5 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 8 MB, Windows 10 64-bit.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe

Expansion

November 25, 2025

Strategy

The second expansion to Slitherine's complex turn-based strategy game. Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe offers a European setting from the second half of the 19th century. It features five new campaigns and previously unavailable leaders and units.

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Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe

Ratings

Game Ratings for Strategic Command: American Civil War Video Game.

83%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (212)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Historical Accuracy: The game is praised for its attention to historical detail and realistic portrayal of the American Civil War, which enhances the educational aspect for players.
Engaging Gameplay: Many users find the game enjoyable and engaging, particularly those who appreciate military strategy and history.
Accessibility: It is noted that the game is relatively straightforward and easier to grasp compared to more complex strategy games like Hearts of Iron, making it suitable for casual gamers.
Good Tutorials: Users appreciate the availability of tutorials that help new players understand the mechanics and strategies.
Variety in Scenarios: The game offers multiple campaigns and scenarios, including niche conflicts not commonly found in other war games.

The main cons of the game

No Stacking of Units: A significant number of reviews highlight the absence of unit stacking as a major drawback, making gameplay feel repetitive and limiting strategic depth.
Lack of Historical Context in Gameplay: Some users feel that the game mechanics do not accurately represent the unique challenges of the Civil War, such as supply issues and manpower shortages.
Imbalance Between Union and Confederacy: The game is criticized for being unbalanced, particularly noting that the Confederacy is at a disadvantage compared to the Union.
Slow and Sloggy Gameplay: The mechanics can lead to slow-paced gameplay that feels more like trench warfare, which some players find unsatisfying.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

More Historical Events and Depth: Players express a desire for more in-game historical events and narrative elements to enhance immersion and atmosphere.
Improved Combat Mechanics: Users suggest that combat outcomes need refinement, as they find instances where heavily damaged units can recover too easily, making strategic advances difficult.
Enhanced Supply Systems: There is a call for a more realistic supply and resource management system that reflects the historical challenges faced during the Civil War.
Integrated Rulebook: Some players recommend that the rulebook be built into the game interface rather than requiring players to refer to an external PDF, to streamline the learning process.

Summary

Overall, while Strategic Command: American Civil War has its strengths in historical representation and accessibility, it faces criticism for gameplay mechanics that some feel do not adequately reflect the complexities of the Civil War.

Summary generated on: November 21, 2025

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