Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) vs Ultimate General: Civil War
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ultimate General: Civil War wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Ultimate General: Civil War is $15.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) | Ultimate General: Civil War |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 47 | 52 |
| Quality | 63 | 72 |
| Value | 43 | 40 |
| Popularity | 27 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $44.99 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.8% positive | 88.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 120 | 352 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) | Ultimate General: Civil War |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 24, 2021 | July 14, 2017 |
| Developers | Grand Engineer Corps | Game-Labs |
| Publishers | Grand Engineer Corps | Game-Labs |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 - 64 bits |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2 GB | 1GB VRAM, 1920x1080 resolution, Nvidia 960 or Radeon R9 285 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | supported | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) or Ultimate General: Civil War?
Ultimate General: Civil War won the comparison against Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) worth buying over Ultimate General: Civil War?
Based on the metrics, Ultimate General: Civil War won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC