Choose Diplomacy is Not an Option
Choose Diplomacy is Not an Option if you want a Casual experience. 4,634 Steam reviews back the pick.
Diplomacy is Not an Option vs Valand
Diplomacy is Not an Option and Valand both land in Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Valand (2022) is 2 years older than Diplomacy is Not an Option (2024). Diplomacy is Not an Option scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Valand (28.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Valand
Choose Valand if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Valand launched in 2022.
Both Diplomacy is Not an Option and Valand sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Diplomacy is Not an Option |  Valand | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (4,634 reviews) | 28.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Door 407 | LOMS Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Valand (2022) is 2 years older than Diplomacy is Not an Option (2024).
- Diplomacy is Not an Option scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Valand (28.6% positive).
- Valand is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Diplomacy is Not an Option (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Diplomacy is Not an Option is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Valand has no Deck rating yet.
Diplomacy is Not an Option vs Valand — FAQ
- Should I play Diplomacy is Not an Option or Valand first?
- If you want chronology, Valand (2022) came out before Diplomacy is Not an Option (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Diplomacy is Not an Option and Valand similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Diplomacy is Not an Option run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Diplomacy is Not an Option is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Valand doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.