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It`s impossible to refuse to help Odin when he asks to find his pet, Fenris, the hound of Hell. A mix of cinematic adventure and a colony building strategy that will take you deep down to the underground world of dwarfs.

Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is a strategy, adventure and colony sim game developed by Spieleentwicklungskombinat GmbH and General Arcade and published by SNEG.
Released on December 14th 2020 is available only on Windows in 4 languages: English, German, Polish and Russian.

It has received 601 reviews of which 535 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 8.19€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Diggles: The Myth of Fenris into these genres:

Strategy Adventure Colony Sim Mining Mystery Dungeon 2.5D Colorful Management Comedy Economy Magic Mythology Building Character Customization Combat Crafting Inventory Management Resource Management Singleplayer Dwarf

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: graphics card with at least 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: To run the game on Windows 7 please install the update KB4019990

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17 hours played
May 2026
Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is a unique blend of colony simulation, strategy management, and underground exploration developed by Spieleentwicklungskombinat GmbH and updated for modern hardware by General Arcade, with SNEG bringing the title back to modern storefronts. Originally launched during an era when strategy games regularly experimented with unusual ideas, Diggles remains a fascinating example of ambitious design that refuses to fit neatly into a single genre. It combines resource management, civilization building, character simulation, and mythology into a package that still feels distinctive years after its original release. The game draws inspiration from Norse mythology and places players in command of a dwarven civilization tasked with an enormous responsibility. Odin himself calls upon a clan of dwarves to locate Fenris, a dangerous mythical beast whose presence threatens balance beneath the world. The mission becomes far larger than a simple expedition. Players gradually establish a thriving underground society while carving through dangerous subterranean environments filled with hidden resources, mysteries, and challenges waiting below the surface. Unlike many strategy titles where workers exist purely as statistics attached to tasks, Diggles gives individual personality to its dwarven population. Colony members possess traits and behaviors that influence how efficiently they perform duties and interact with the settlement around them. Some workers become highly productive, while others may display laziness or quirks that complicate management decisions. The colony begins to feel alive because success depends not only on gathering resources but understanding the needs and limitations of the inhabitants themselves. Managing a settlement requires attention to numerous systems working simultaneously. Food production, housing expansion, technology development, mining operations, entertainment, and workforce organization all demand consideration. Digging tunnels through underground layers forms the foundation of progression. Every excavation opens opportunities to discover new materials, expand infrastructure, and unlock future advancement paths. Gradually transforming empty underground spaces into functioning industrial settlements becomes one of the game’s most satisfying elements. Technology progression creates a strong sense of long-term growth. Players guide dwarven civilization through increasingly advanced production chains, developing stronger tools, improved facilities, and more efficient systems over time. Watching an initially fragile settlement evolve into a sprawling underground network delivers a rewarding sense of accomplishment. Growth rarely happens instantly, but steady progression creates meaningful momentum across the lengthy campaign. One of Diggles’ most unusual strengths comes from its balance between direct control and automated behavior. Colony members frequently operate independently, handling assigned priorities without constant player supervision. Rather than controlling every small action manually, players establish systems and workflows that allow the colony to function organically. The result feels less like commanding units and more like overseeing a living civilization shaped by player decisions. The simulation elements extend beyond labor management. Dwarves form relationships, pass characteristics to future generations, and develop personal dynamics that influence colony development. These systems give the settlement a personality rarely found in strategy games. Over time, players become attached to the civilization they build because inhabitants feel like individuals contributing to a larger community rather than interchangeable workers. The visual presentation naturally reflects the game’s original era. Compared to modern strategy releases, the graphics appear dated and interface design occasionally shows its age. Certain management systems also require patience, particularly for players accustomed to streamlined modern colony simulators. Progress unfolds at a deliberate pace, and learning interconnected mechanics takes time before the game fully reveals its strengths. However, many of these older design qualities also contribute to Diggles’ charm. The game belongs to a generation of PC strategy titles willing to pursue ambitious concepts without simplifying every system. Its complexity occasionally creates frustration, but it also creates memorable moments that feel earned rather than handed to the player. Patience often leads to greater appreciation of how deeply interconnected the simulation systems become. The mythological setting further strengthens the experience by giving purpose to expansion and exploration. The journey toward Fenris unfolds alongside civilization growth, ensuring progression feels tied to a meaningful objective rather than endless resource accumulation. Story progression never overwhelms the management systems, but it provides enough motivation to keep players moving deeper underground. Diggles: The Myth of Fenris remains an unusual strategy experience even by modern standards. Its combination of colony building, character simulation, mythology, exploration, and underground management creates something few games have successfully replicated. It demands patience and adaptation to older design philosophies, but players willing to embrace its slower pace will discover a remarkably creative strategy game filled with personality. What makes Diggles memorable is not perfection but individuality. It embraces complexity, experimentation, and unconventional design choices that help it stand apart decades later. For strategy fans interested in older management games with ambitious ideas and a surprising amount of charm, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris remains a rewarding journey beneath the surface. Rating: 8/10
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2 hours played
May 2026
A great classic. Unfortunately, when they added this game to Steam, they may have patched it to work properly on newer PCs.
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47 hours played
Feb. 2026
Good game. I want new fixed version
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49 hours played
Nov. 2025
I honestly wish there was a neutral option on recommending. There's not much I can say that everyone else hasn't, but Diggles really is a gem. Even though I did not personally have this game growing up, it brought me back to an older time in a special way. If you enjoy colony sims and like a bit of raunchy humor, you will likely enjoy this game. HOWEVER, I recommend if you do decide to purchase this game to do so when you don't have much going on, because without editing the experience it is VERY slow. The pace is just doable enough to keep you invested, but it will eat up a lot of your time. Unfortunately, there is a good bit of bugs too, but nothing that prevented me from being able to play/enjoy my time.
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45 hours played
Nov. 2025
I’ve been trying to find this game ever since I played it on my beat up pc in 2003, still the best game out there
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Frequently Asked Questions

Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is currently priced at 8.19€ on Steam.

No, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 8.19€ on Steam.

Yes, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris received 535 positive votes out of a total of 601 achieving a rating of 8.33.
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Diggles: The Myth of Fenris was developed by Spieleentwicklungskombinat GmbH and General Arcade and published by SNEG.

Yes, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is not playable on MacOS.

No, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is not playable on Linux.

Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is a single-player game.

No, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Diggles: The Myth of Fenris is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Diggles: The Myth of Fenris.

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Diggles: The Myth of Fenris
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Rating
8.3
535
66
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Online players
13
Developer
Spieleentwicklungskombinat GmbH, General Arcade
Publisher
SNEG
Release 14 Dec 2020
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