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Android Apps > Strategy > Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run
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Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run

by Jolly Pixel · Strategy · $2.99
On Google Play since December 2015 · Data updated 2026-10-04
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Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run is made and published by Jolly Pixel. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Jolly Pixel. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Jolly Pixel and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedNicheLoved by users
Total installs
4.3 thousand
Rating on Google Play
4.80
126 ratings
Last updated
September 29, 2025

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run is a niche app, with 4.3 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.8 stars from 126 ratings.

Summary

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run delivers tense, turn-based Civil War strategy on mobile. Command Union or Confederate forces in 1861, navigate mountain passes and Potomac river operations, and guide morale, artillery, and naval units through historically inspired battles.

Pros & Cons

  • Civil War-era gameplay with terrain, morale dynamics, and artillery intricacies.
  • Diverse unit types and historically themed uniforms add depth.
  • Naval support and river operations expand strategic options.
  • Intuitive touch controls with a built-in tutorial and scalable challenge.
  • No online multiplayer mentioned; gameplay supports AI or local pass-and-play only.
  • Metadata shows fewer campaign/history-focused keywords than some competitors, which could limit perceived depth in those areas.
  • Could benefit from additional historical content or in-depth guides to broaden appeal.

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
17
Play install range
1+ thousand
Launched
December 2015

Installs over time

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run has been installed 4.3 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 17 times.

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.33.1
Launched
December 2015
  • Feb 1, 2026Price IncreaseNew price: $2.99 ($0.49)
  • Dec 28, 2025Price DropNew price: $0.49 ($2.99)
  • Sep 29, 2025UpdateVersion 2.33.1
  • Aug 24, 2025UpdateVersion 2.32
  • Feb 1, 2025Price IncreaseNew price: $2.99 ($0.49)
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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

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Comments on Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run for Android

★★★★★ tyler claypole · Oct 5, 2020
I love these games I was wondering though are you going to add more civil war battles and maybe ww2 at one point dday would be cool
★★★★★ WYATT Prater · Mar 17, 2017
Like o said on Gettysburg, it would be nice to fight the entire civil war Instead of just the battle, but again love the game
★★★★★ Hannah Arnold · Dec 22, 2015
Very enjoyable game play I really enjoy the pixel soldier games, both this and Waterloo. Thank you for releasing such great games :)
★★☆☆☆ fatale · May 2, 2026
Combat doesn't feel realistic at all; units can route after jus losing 100 guys while confederate regulars won't even route at all even if they lose 90% of their manpower melee and morale, the two greatest stats in any PS game are given to confederate making them busted; even a group of 100 skirmishers somehow is capable of routing a full regiment of militia with muskets some of the missions are just unrealistic, I've found just bum rushing the objective usually works a lot of the time

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
$2.99
Libraries
4
App size
15.0 MB
Needs Android
4.0+
Content rating
Low

Technologies used by Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run

2 permissions · 4 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions requested are limited to android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE and a non-exported dynamic receiver permission (DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION). There are no location, Contacts, microphone, or other sensitive permissions requested, indicating a relatively low-risk permission set tailored to network use and in-app callbacks.

About the app and developer

About Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run is a strategy app developed by Jolly Pixel.

Install Statistics

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run has been downloaded 4.3 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 17 times.

User Ratings

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run is rated 4.80 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 130 ratings.

App Information

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run costs $2.99. The APK size is 14.98 MB. The latest APK version available is 2.33.1. The last update was on September 29, 2025.

Technical Requirements

Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run requires Android 4.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since December 2015.

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Store listing

By Jolly Pixel, from Google Play

“Become an American Civil War general and preserve the Union or join the Rebels!”

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Description by Jolly Pixel Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run is a tactical turn based strategy game where you will command either the Union or Confederate armies during the first year of the American Civil War in 1861.

You will storm the mountain passes of West Virginia, make amphibious assaults along the Potomac River and fight pitched battles across a 19th century North America. Easy to play and difficult to master, Pixel Soldiers is a game for wargamers and casual gamers alike.

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"A must-have for all fans of military strategy" - 9/10 - IGN Italia on Pixel Soldiers: Gettysburg

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BATTLES
Pixel Soldiers: Bull Run includes Union and Confederate campaigns, with historical scenarios leading up to the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run) in the east, and Wilson's Creek in the west...

*Philippi

*Rich Mountain

*Mathias Point

*Blackburn's Ford

*Matthews Hill

*Henry Hill

*Wilson's Creek

*A bunch of other maps to play in sandbox mode


FEATURES:
*Command your armies with ease.

*Difficult to master in-depth strategy.

*Play against an intelligent AI opponent or another player on the same device.

*Morale system: Units that take casualties may go into disorder or break and run depending on their morale.

*Many different types of units and weapons, complete with individual uniforms.

*Command gunboats and troop ships along the Potomac River.


STRATEGY AND TACTICS:
Use the terrain to your advantage: Keep vulnerable units behind ridges or hide them in the trees. Protect vital mountain passes and river crossings.

Use your artillery for long range fire support or risk placing them near the enemy to use murderous canister shot. Pixel Soldiers Bull Run now has rifled and smoothbore cannon.

Place your cavalry on the flanks or keep them in reserve for a devastating counter attack.

Use your various Infantry units well. Skirmishers are good at delaying and disrupting enemy attacks or guarding the flanks. Use riflemen to give accurate fire support, whereas those armed with smoothbore muskets are best suited for close range gritty fighting.

Will you push your troops forward and seize the initiative? Or will you set up a defensive line, await reinforcements and let the enemy come to you?

These and many more questions you will need to ask yourself. There are many ways to win the game.


HOW TO PLAY
Tap to select a unit. Tap again to move or attack!

Long press on a unit or tap a unit's description to see more information

Pinch zoom in and out of the battle to get a better view.

Long press anywhere to check line of sight.

These are the basic controls to get you started. There is also a tutorial that can be accessed at any time.


I want this game to be as good and as fun as it possibly can be so if you have any questions or ideas let me know! Email me at jollypixelgames@gmail.com

Recent changes:
2.33.1 Change Log - Sep 29 2025
*Tweaks to the APIs to keep Mr Google happy
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