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Diplomacy is Not an Option

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a medieval fantasy RTS where you command a town against endless waves of enemies — thousands of units attacking simultaneously in battles that escalate toward the absurd. You build defenses, raise armies, and manage resources between assaults. The Steam Workshop enables custom maps and scenarios. Developer Door 407 targets players who enjoy being overwhelmed by escalating scale.

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Diplomacy is Not an Option

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Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

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Good for

  • RTS players who want base-building focused on escalating wave defense at extreme unit counts
  • Players who find emergent chaos in large-scale battles entertaining rather than frustrating
  • Steam Workshop users who want a modifiable platform for custom scenarios
  • Fans of medieval setting strategy without turn-based complexity

Avoid if

  • You prefer precise tactical RTS over chaotic mass-scale battles
  • Base-building without a narrative campaign feels purposeless
  • The game's intentional difficulty spikes and 'unfair' wave escalation are not your style
  • You need multiplayer — this is single-player only

FAQ

Is Diplomacy is Not an Option worth playing in 2026?

If rts players who want base-building focused on escalating wave defense at extreme unit counts, Diplomacy is Not an Option holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.

How long does Diplomacy is Not an Option take to beat?

Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).