Underplayed Gems

Diplomacy is Not an Option (2024)

Diplomacy is Not an Option cover
Developer
Door 407
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 12,305 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, unforgiving medieval RTS where you constantly manage defenses and resources against endless hordes, with active pause offering a moment of tactical respite.

base-buildingsurvivalrtsactive pausemedieval fantasyoverwhelming oddspersistent combatstrategic management

What players say

Players praise the developer support and frequent updates, but opinions split on difficulty and design. Many say micromanagement is overwhelming, walls feel weak despite high cost, and performance stutters worsen over time. Others enjoy the challenge and compare it to Stronghold or They Are Billions.

Trailer

Screenshots

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