Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 584800 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 189 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $11.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $11.99 |
| Current price USD | $11.99 |
| Release date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Developer | Cult Software |
| Publisher | Cult Software |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | 50,000 |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | 100,000 |
| Review type | Very Positive |
| Positive review percent | 82% |
| Positive reviews | 201 |
| Negative reviews | 43 |
| Total reviews | 244 |
| Steam recommendations | 227 |
| Achievements | 2 |
| Average playtime forever | 458 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | Yes |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/584800/ |
Short description
Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided.
About this game
Civil War: Battle of Petersburg is a turn-based tactical wargame focused on the fighting around Richmond and Petersburg during the final year of the American Civil War. Originally released in 2017, the game has been extensively rebuilt and expanded for modern systems while preserving the fast and accessible hex-based warfare of the original. Command infantry, cavalry, artillery and generals across a detailed historical battlefield. Use terrain, positioning, concentrated fire and flanking attacks to break the enemy line. The rules are easy to understand, but every battlefield presents a different tactical problem. Four Historical Battles The base game includes the four original historical scenarios: Battle of the Crater Bermuda Hundred New Market Heights Cold Harbor / Richmond Each battle features historically inspired formations, terrain and objectives built around the historical Petersburg battlefield map. Play them individually and master each engagement across multiple difficulty levels. Tactical Turn-Based Combat Every formation has a limited number of movement and combat actions each turn. Success depends on how you use them. Maneuver infantry through favorable terrain Position artillery to dominate important approaches Use cavalry to threaten exposed flanks Protect your general Exploit weakened enemy formations Attack from behind for a +40% flanking bonus Decide when to advance and when to preserve your forces Battles are designed to move quickly without sacrificing tactical depth. Two Ways to View the Battlefield Switch instantly between two complementary battlefield views. Classic View Experience the battlefield from the distinctive tabletop perspective of the original game, with upright formations and a cinematic view across the historical map. Tactical View Move to a clearer command-oriented battlefield view designed for quickly reading formations, terrain and objectives. Change views at any time during battle. Significantly Improved Battlefield AI Compared to the original 2017 release , the battlefield AI has been substantially improved to provide a more challenging, believable and tactically varied opponent. Enemy forces no…
Supported languages
English