Steam app 1272320 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 07:23 UTC
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?
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
56 months, February 2022 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 424 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
13 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 295 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Diplomacy is Not an Option was released on Oct 4, 2024.
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DLC announcement trailer EN
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Penetrative Update EN
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Tacticon Update EN
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Release trailer
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Hot Update EN
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Bigger, Longer Update EN
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Deep Update
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Release New Easy Difficulty
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Release Undead Rework trailer
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Map Editor Update
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Undead update
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Gameplay trailer 10.2024
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Trailer #1 remaster 9 feb fixed
Watch on Steam60 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Feb 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Pupultas! Today let’s talk about gorgothian long-ranged units. And don’t forget to wishlist the DLC — this helps a lot! And see a new video where we show the new units! Gorgothian SlingerWhy waste resources on making arrows when all those…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/b7da619efbc6971ef91f75b54af79011244a5756.pngPupultas! A bit late this time since we had a lot of announcements, but the August edition of our monthly showcase is here! Do you like Hulk Madness! Challenge map?…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/1f0d654150a182161bce80494316fb08778f7114.pngPupultas! We continue to look into the Gorgoth Empire — meanwhile, don’t forget to wishlist the DLC, this helps a lot! As usual, we have a video prepared too — see the…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/ee68e7a0425a6c3c60d9332729cf8c50f8ba40b5.pngPupultas! Today we begin a new series of articles to explore the features of the upcoming Fog of War DLC. And let’s start with warriors of the Gorgoth Empire you will…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/12ba65b6e6ef2d88dc8761453ab5de2d54acbc33.pngPupultas! Check out the map of the upcoming expansion’s campaign! In Fog of War DLC there are no branching choices, but you’ll be able to choose in what order you…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/38c63e1d695a725319e36561a9a52b0a25a29460.pngPupultas! We are happy to announce that we are working on our first DLC! Wishlist Diplomacy is Not an Option: Fog of War so you don’t miss it! Fog of War is planned for…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/6a11c59176c44dab102284dd8221897b9805b5c2.pngPupultas! The Penetrative Update is here! Let’s look at what it brings in our new video: Or read the article to learn what’s new!Starting Bonuses in the campaign As we…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/3db0de747217dfc7a29ce175ec4c5b69608bebc2.pngPupultas! As we’ve mentioned in our previous post, there’s something special among the upcoming Starting Bonuses, something really magical. Meet Morgana the Chicken…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/cfad889a03e947a295bb7e51b99679ddc0cc9324.pngPupultas! We’ve already announced that the main feature of the next update will be Starting Bonuses in campaign — and some of you have already helped us test it! So…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/a3ad18842bcb26b8063ecfa4206742f25f7efdde.pngPupultas! It’s the time of the month when we explore your creations! Today the focus of our attention is at Head On by Ty_nugget.Your goal here is to survive 10…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/70b1a0b9a32f24e76f70d4c8dd17ced2001015a6.pngPupultas! In our previous post, we’ve discussed Sarranga. Today, let’s talk about the Undead campaign branch! And as usual, here’s our new video! Following your…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/8c33882bc42b60e50639c04836c2f1e22eeb3b77.pngPupultas! Together with our friends at Mumpitz Games and StunForge, we are bringing you a bundle with Nordhold and Sir, We Have an Orc Problem! Protect your city in…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/83c54a593e4d361811c33dc71883e4c3d4eabb7b.pngPupultas! As you probably know, the campaign in Diplomacy is Not an Option consists of four branches: King’s, Rebels’, Sarranga’s and for the Undead. Today, let’s…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/da3d4522405c2f561afd97b489979026e6751843.pngPupultas! Today, let’s see the results of the vote for your favourite Endless Mode map! In third place is They are Legion — almost 10% of players like it! This map is…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/2a58d4455d59805f166c0e14ef6407286c6fea38.pngPupultas! Have you tried the new Endless Mode map Trident that was added with the Tacticon Update? Tell us about your experience with it — we want to hear it all! And a…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/52e385de9f761d2508e3231a05ef48f540801039.pngPupultas! Tacticon — a festival of tactic and strategy games — has started and with it comes our new update, bringing to the game a new Endless Mode map! The new map is…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/0441be56d4b982ef7e026ab16a0b1c8121814c53.pngPupultas! Our not-so-secret-now update is arriving on July 9th, with the start of Tacticon — one of the biggest events for every fan of tactic and strategy games! And…
KirillesBug Fixes Fixed an issue with a tutorial window in "An Offer One Can’t Refuse" and "Ambush" Campaign missions covering the "Create group" button thus making it possible to progress only by using the Ctrl+1 hotkey. This issue occurred only…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/aef4b3ffcec7b2b9fbf19bf94cbfbfbb71f43eee.pngPupultas! June is about to end, which means we are back with another map created by players for players! And this time we explore 31 Day 4 Corner Chokepoints by Shrekt!…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/125767b4aff500d52bcd7e244d1ff7c57f1629d8.pngPupultas! The time has come — the Hot Update is here! You can check out what it brings in the video:Or, if you prefer to read, here is what changed. Marvellous…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/ec74a7613a052e65cabd6220b6441f16c316c7de.pngPupultas! The Hot Update is coming along nicely! As we’ve mentioned previously, it will be out on June 25th and will bring the updated tutorial and new decor. Another…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/d520bf124deb493ee84b18aa5bcacd1e742d597e.pngPupultas! We’ve cooperated with CableHook Games to bring you a bundle with Here Comes the Swarm! Lead an expedition on a hostile planet full of angry bugs! But…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/9db5a118fb445efeca0d7d2ff2e32c38059ea3b4.pngPupultas! As we’ve announced previously, another major feature of the upcoming Hot Update is the improved process of learning game mechanics of Diplomacy is Not an…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/cb156159e2300aa9030832fab353249d41144710.pngPupultas! The Hot Update is already in works, and today we are ready to show you the first sneak peak of what it brings. Decor is coming to DiNaO: soon you will be able…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/7260fae2a42026f5b1e2b3a12928b46dbc4c8a0b.pngPupultas! It’s almost Summer and it’s time for you to decide which of the three maps we’ve mentioned this Spring you liked more! Let’s recall them. In March we blasted…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/cc9607c50678dc010f47f259879be31ed79798a6.pngPupultas! The Bigger, Longer Update is already out! And with it comes the direct control feature! If you missed our previous teasers, direct control is a fun option…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/103cb7f6d1f4cbbb463e39423f041644bcd20155.pngPupultas! May is about to end, which means we’ve been looking for another custom map for you! Today we explore Vampire Coast by Biro Biro. The Undead find themselves on…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/e0bb934be833b2907a7e73494f0a21cb0b289e4c.pngPupultas! It’s time to announce the results of the vote for the new icon of Diplomacy is Not an Option! And the winner is… Spearman!…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/7169295362e7fcd3d58d20fc0e55c3d3f628179c.pngPupultas! Some of you have voiced your love for the old icon of Diplomacy is Not an Option and we hear you! To make sure we follow the wishes of the majority, vote for…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/57d17ce6ce99b0a950a2a14679706677ef9d07ed.pngPupultas! Meet the core feature of the upcoming Bigger, Longer Update — the ability to control any unit of your army directly in third person view! With the new feature…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/66f51d1f792bab8d8b013aec8e91551dadfe5734.pngPupultas! Today we are releasing a small update which improves visual effects of light emitted by torches: now it isn’t overly bright, allowing you to see units in a…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/c7cbc4f0caf9adf586be174d619ea6c8f919079a.pngPupultas! Another month, another custom map for us to check out! This time we played Special for Easter 2026 map (a bit late but better than never) by siedlaczek! The…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/05a081653115f804eb60ff962be9f29854185947.pngPupultas! The Deep Update has finally arrived! You can already install it and take a look at the reworked research tree. Or, you can read this post first to learn what…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/f3823eadfca79f3476d3c073cb796f6c74f84e54.png Pupultas! Today we are taking another look at the upcoming Deep Update. The main point of the update is the reworked research tree. Under our tender care, it has…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/5dc2572c4f2558371fb9f29f1c2a9c7c5f3c5f0c.pngPupultas! Today Diplomacy is Not an Option has reached an incredible number of 10,000 reviews across all languages! This massive number shows the long way we’ve made…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/78eee2fc5c329d10b168a7b1f74f559c265e4339.pngPupultas! The Deep Update is getting closer and closer, and we want to show you what we are working on! As you know, building a castle is an important part of the game.…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/0d47f70cc012f76f6d72cb9287d3ea5e395a152e.pngPupultas! Deep Update is coming along well, even though we still need more time to put together an update this big. Meanwhile, we’ve put additional efforts into…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/025c529d6a19fbdfef68b83c0a71b38845151b20.pngPupultas! March is ending, which means it’s time to explore a new map created by players! Today we look at Trio of Discord by SuGaRtOxA and Golden Mantis. Trio of…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/51980f398e29ea8c48880a9bf8d89a3a732ce71b.pngPupultas! Steam Spring Sale is on, which means Diplomacy is Not an Option is 55% off. Don’t miss one of the four major Steam events! And to celebrate it, here is a…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/8ba59ddebdbddafe4ccb1829a89f47389f5af49b.pngPupultas! Our second update of March is already available! Now you can download three new love-themed challenges. Lead a rescue operation as Shankhar to save the love…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/0609390ace4404e880b3f516d4c75fe26dd063c9.pngPupultas! Have you finished the Challenges added in The Protected Update? Cause there are more on the way! A small tribute to Spring season, The Loving Update will add…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/e181a660ed22b68c77e0298c8a12f1042cdccded.pngPupultas! The day has come, and you already can install the update and try out new content! Let’s do a brief recap of previously announced features. New Challenges A…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/379997f83e574b4d3c63aadf524d3e27876a7511.pngPupultas! It’s March and this means The Protected Update is arriving soon. To be precise, it will become available on March 9th! As usual, we’ve prepared a short…
Kirilles{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/7611a0b4e844b2ee6c03ad66b1d5bf016feb4b1f.png Pupultas! Have you missed our beloved heroes Archer and Swordsman? They are finally back, and this time even more informational than ever! Watch the video and tell us…
miska risa{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/eb020d17014164d206e53e4ffc87d8b9a426ae7f.png Pupultas! And again today we show you another custom map that caught our attention! This time we took a look at Conspiracy from the Dark by Voltmortar. Let us preface…
miska risa{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/287953a675961369b43fee6a4fa026ba7964902b.png Pupultas! For some time we’ve been selecting maps that caught our attention and have been featuring them in our monthly posts. In the next update, we are taking this…
miska risa{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/9c94db3c44e8b4a824839fe86778a6f5d6f83c6d.png Pupultas! We have collaborated with YYZ, a solo developer of Stormbridge, to bring you a bundle! Stormbridge is a roguelite city builder, where your goal is to build a…
miska risa{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/5449a857ab6c183c09480c1b36fee69310db3d73.jpg Pupultas! It’s high time Scott the Bloody receives reinforcements from his Rebels! And with the release of the Protected update he will graciously allow you to use…
miska risa{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/a827affbdf7082a44e23ead650376a46633e3fd5.pngPupultas! Today our team wishes you a happy New Year of the Horse. We wish you a year, full of health and happiness! May all your dreams come true in the new year!…
miska risa{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37469956/12258f68657cf1dd7b0024c2c13d30100b1febda.pngPupultas! The Protected Update is coming along nicely, and it’s time we start introducing changes and additions it will bring. For quite some time we felt that…
KirillesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Diplomacy is Not an Option: Fog of War | Windows | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Diplomacy is Not an Option - Wallpapers | Windows | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Diplomacy is Not an Option Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 17 May 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Diplomacy is Not an Option.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Door 407/Diplomacy is Not an Option/DNOPersistentData | * and below |
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