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Diplomacy is Not an OptionVSThey Are Billions

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Diplomacy is Not an Option

Diplomacy is Not an Option

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRTSBase BuildingIsometric +15
Quality
83Popularity
33Value
71
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 days
−80% $5.90
Buy
VS
They Are Billions

They Are Billions

Quality
82Popularity
39Value
43
SteamBest price· Steam
$29.99
Buy

Winner

Diplomacy is Not an Option wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
10
Diplomacy is Not an Option
10 of 14 metrics
They Are Billions
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.90 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.13 Wins
$22.49 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
190 price changes Wins
44 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
85.7% positive Wins
85.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
11.0K -
46.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
9.4K -
39.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
6.9K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
548 -
2.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
10.9K -
46.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
60 Wins
34 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2024 Wins
Jun 2019 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDiplomacy is Not an Option

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeThey Are Billions

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Diplomacy is Not an Option
They Are Billions

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Diplomacy is Not an Option

Diplomacy is Not an Option

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $5.90Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$5.91View
Steam
Steam +103% $11.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
They Are Billions

They Are Billions

3 Stores
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +24% $37.21View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +97% $58.94View

Diplomacy is Not an Option

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

86% positive (10,965 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
10,965 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.90: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 28% in recent days
477 concurrent players: smaller but active
10,965 total reviews: proven game with large community

They Are Billions

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

85% positive (46,286 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
46,286 reviews: large sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$29.99: mid-range price
Historical low: $22.49: room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 56% in recent days
3,107 concurrent players: solid base
46,286 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsDiplomacy is Not an OptionThey Are Billions
Release date
October 4, 2024
June 18, 2019
Developers
Door 407
Numantian Games
Publishers
Door 407
Numantian Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
60
34

Diplomacy is Not an Option

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 11 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible
  • Additional Notes: mouse wheel

They Are Billions

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bits)
  • Processor: INTEL. AMD 4 cores CPU at 3Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon 7950 or above, Nvidia GTX 670 or above. 4GB video ram.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 4K Monitor (3840x2160)
Which is better: Diplomacy is Not an Option or They Are Billions?

Diplomacy is Not an Option won the comparison against They Are Billions based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Diplomacy is Not an Option worth buying over They Are Billions?

Based on the metrics, Diplomacy is Not an Option won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Diplomacy is Not an Option currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC

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