Fieldrunners in IOS

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Our Expert Score

95/100

Fieldrunners is the game that defined the tower defense genre on mobile. It avoids the 'set path' trope, instead giving you an open field where your turrets *become* the path. This 'maze-building' mechanic adds a layer of strategy that few competitors have matched. Every placement counts as you try to force waves of soldiers, bikes, and tanks into the longest, most lethal route possible.

Visually, the game is iconic. The hand-drawn art style has aged beautifully, and the unit animations are charming yet clear. It starts easy enough, but the difficulty ramps up significantly in later waves, demanding precision and resource management. Whether you're a casual player or a strategy veteran, the challenge of surviving 100 waves on 'Endless' mode is one of the most rewarding experiences in mobile gaming. It’s an absolute essential.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

Version 1.8.180368Wed Apr 11 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

USER EXPERIENCE

• Added full support for iPhone X.


OVERVIEW

The invasion begins! Pint sized soldiers are storming your country - do you have what it takes to defeat them? Customize your strategic defenses using a wide selection of powerful weapons. Control the battlefield with a vast array of tactics against countless waves of unique land and air invaders! Countless hours of entertainment and replayable challenges! Enjoy a growing experience through DLC maps!

Do you have what it takes to stop the fieldrunners and rise to the top as the ultimate tower defense champion?

KEY FEATURES

• Retina display support for gorgeous artwork!

• Addictive gameplay for hours of action!

• Over 800 waves across 8 unique battlefields!

• 11 devastating weapons for ultimate defenses!

• Stunning visuals in a hyper detailed world!

• Epic amounts of achievements!

• Full Game Center integration!

Experience the award winning tower defense game like never before thanks to full Retina display support! Stop the invading fieldrunners by creating mazes out of powerful weapons in this classic strategy game. Control the battlefield using limitless strategies and a diverse selection of upgrade-able towers!

AWARDS

• "Best Mobile Game Award!" 2009 IGF Mobile

• "Excellence in Art Award!" 2009 IGF Mobile

• #1 in “Top 10 Must Have Games” Gizmodo

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

• TIME Magazine - “Top 10 Video Games of 2008”

• PC Magazine - "Must-Have iPhone Games"

• EDGE Magazine - “Top 30 of 2008”

• Boston Herald - “#3 iPhone Game of 2008”

CONTACT SUBATOMIC STUDIOS

• Twitter: @Fieldrunners

• Facebook: facebook.com/fieldrunners

• Web: subatomicstudios.com

• Forums: subatomicstudios.com/forum

• Email: info[at]subatomicstudios.com

THANK YOU

Everyone here at Subatomic Studios thanks you for playing our first game! Please rate Fieldrunners to show your support.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

OVERVIEW

The invasion begins! Pint sized soldiers are storming your country - do you have what it takes to defeat them? Customize your strategic defenses using a wide selection of powerful weapons. Control the battlefield with a vast array of tactics against countless waves of unique land and air invaders! Countless hours of entertainment and replayable challenges! Enjoy a growing experience through DLC maps!

Do you have what it takes to stop the fieldrunners and rise to the top as the ultimate tower defense champion?

KEY FEATURES

• Retina display support for gorgeous artwork!

• Addictive gameplay for hours of action!

• Over 800 waves across 8 unique battlefields!

• 11 devastating weapons for ultimate defenses!

• Stunning visuals in a hyper detailed world!

• Epic amounts of achievements!

• Full Game Center integration!

Experience the award winning tower defense game like never before thanks to full Retina display support! Stop the invading fieldrunners by creating mazes out of powerful weapons in this classic strategy game. Control the battlefield using limitless strategies and a diverse selection of upgrade-able towers!

AWARDS

• "Best Mobile Game Award!" 2009 IGF Mobile

• "Excellence in Art Award!" 2009 IGF Mobile

• #1 in “Top 10 Must Have Games” Gizmodo

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

• TIME Magazine - “Top 10 Video Games of 2008”

• PC Magazine - "Must-Have iPhone Games"

• EDGE Magazine - “Top 30 of 2008”

• Boston Herald - “#3 iPhone Game of 2008”

CONTACT SUBATOMIC STUDIOS

• Twitter: @Fieldrunners

• Facebook: facebook.com/fieldrunners

• Web: subatomicstudios.com

• Forums: subatomicstudios.com/forum

• Email: info[at]subatomicstudios.com

THANK YOU

Everyone here at Subatomic Studios thanks you for playing our first game! Please rate Fieldrunners to show your support.


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 1942 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Fieldrunners is a critically acclaimed tower defense game that offers an open-world approach to strategy. Unlike traditional games with fixed paths, Fieldrunners allows players to place towers anywhere, creating custom mazes to slow down and destroy incoming enemy waves. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn graphics, various tower types, and multiple game modes, it provides hours of tactical depth.

Features

1

Open-field strategic gameplay

2

Hand-drawn visual style

3

Multiple upgradeable tower types

4

Challenging Endless game mode

Tips

Promotion Videos

Fieldrunners 2 Android Trailer - Official Launch Video by Subatomic Studios - YouTube

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News on this game

Fieldrunners 2

The massive sequel to the award winning tower defense game, Fieldrunners 2 featuers more levels, more weapons, more enemies, and more ways to play.

IGN - Mon May 29 2017

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iPhone app review: Fieldrunners

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TechCrunch - Sun Mar 29 2009

PSP Gets Twitchy Thumbs With New Game

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PlayStation LifeStyle - Sun Nov 29 2009

Fieldrunners 2: The Holy Grail Of Tower Defense Games

Fieldrunners 2 ($2.99) by Subatomic Studios, LLC is the follow up game to the original Fieldrunners, which is a popular tower defense title.

AppAdvice - Wed Aug 29 2012

Hands-on: Fieldrunners 2 by Subatomic Studios [VIDEO]

It's been almost 2 years since the original Fieldrunners debuted on the Google Play Store and after more than 2,500 5-star reviews,...

Phandroid - Sat Jun 29 2013

Fieldrunners 2 Preview

Fieldrunners is a game that holds a special place in my heart. When I bought an iPod Touch back in 2008 right after the App Store launched,...

Gamezebo - Fri Jun 29 2012

Fieldrunners For iPad Updated: Adds Multiplayer, New Towers, New Maps, And New Fieldrunners

The popular tower defense game, Fieldrunners for iPad, has just received a major update. Now, fans of the app can enjoy a variety of new...

AppAdvice - Sat Jan 29 2011

You Shall Not Pass! Introducing Our New Tower Defense Games Applist

We have created a brand new Applist filled with the best tower defense games. Here are just a handful of apps from the Applist.

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Gameplays

Q&A

Goo towers are essential for slowing down fast units like bikes, allowing your Gatling and Missile towers more time to deal damage.

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