Ultimate General: Gettysburg

Real-time Civil War tactics across a changing Gettysburg battlefield

Game-Labs · Released Oct 16, 2014

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 2,708
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 5; peak 24h 13
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: 5 years ago; Mar 25, 2021

What is Ultimate General: Gettysburg?

A real-time tactical strategy game set during the Battle of Gettysburg. You command Union or Confederate forces as reinforcements arrive, directing units through battle phases that can span several days. Your army’s positions and condition carry over between phases.

For you if...

+you enjoy directing Civil War battles in real time
+you want battlefield tactics without base building

Not for you if...

−you want a campaign covering more than Gettysburg
−you prefer slower strategy without real-time unit commands

What players say

80% of 2,708 reviews are positive

Players praise the battlefield map and the focus on tactical combat. They complain about bugs and unreliable unit controls, particularly during charges.

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Ultimate General: Gettysburg system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 32-bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU 1.6Ghz
Graphics: 512Mb VRAM, Minimum 1024x768 resolution, Intel HD 3000 and higher, GeForce 8800 and higher, AMD Radeon X1600 and higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: 2gb memory is needed for 32-bit operating system, 4gb memory for 64-bit windows