Fieldrunners 2 in IOS

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Our Site Score

93/100

Fieldrunners 2 is the gold standard for tower defense. It takes everything that made the original great and expands it in every direction. The level design is brilliant, forcing you to think about 'creeping'—the art of making a maze so long and convoluted that enemies can't possibly reach the end. The addition of varied maps, from open fields to narrow tunnels, keeps the strategy fresh.

The art style is gorgeous and full of personality; the enemies are well-animated, and the towers feel powerful when they fire. The difficulty is high—this isn't a game you can win with just one strategy. You have to adapt your loadout to every specific wave of enemies. It’s polished, deep, and remains one of the most rewarding strategic experiences on mobile. It is a true sequel that surpasses the original.

Reviewed on: Mon Feb 02 2026
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Dinsun Review

Fieldrunners 2 is what happens when you take a winning formula and just polish it until it shines. It doesn't break new ground, but it executes the tower defense loop better than almost anyone else on the platform. The 'open field' pathing—where you create your own mazes—is still as satisfying as it was in the original.

The difficulty spikes are real, though. This isn't a game you can just breeze through on the later stages; it requires genuine strategy and tower placement precision. The art style is charming and holds up surprisingly well. My only real complaint is that it can feel a bit 'grindy' if you're trying to unlock everything without spending extra cash. It’s a solid 82—a great game that knows its audience.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent pathing mechanics
  • High level of strategic depth
  • Great visual style and variety
  • Significant difficulty spikes
  • Some late-game grind
  • Doesn't innovate much over the first game

Technical Report

Performance: Handles huge waves of enemies well on modern hardware.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You love tower defense and want a game that actually challenges you.

    Skip if: You find tower defense games repetitive or boring.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPad Pro
    • Playtime: 35 hours
    • Status: Finished main campaign

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPod

    Version 1.9.180445Wed 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 fieldrunners are back! With legions of soldiers and a gaggle of new tricks, they’re ready to conquer the globe. Or so they think! Our top scientists at SubaLabs have built a bleeding-edge arsenal of devastating weapons for any heroes willing to stop these dastardly invaders. Help your people by taking action - DEFEND THE WORLD!

    Strategic-Action-Puzzle-Defense has never been this fun and addicting! Defend your world from the invasion by building winding paths out of imaginative, new weapons. Call in airstrikes and set explosive traps to hit the enemies where it hurts. Over 20 new levels span the grassiest fields, driest deserts, sparkling cities, and even an infernal volcano lair! Challenge your mind with the exciting new gameplay styles in Puzzle, Sudden Death, and Time Trial levels. Are you ready to stop the fieldrunners once and for all? Join the defense now!

    KEY FEATURES

    • Gorgeous artwork at full Retina resolution!

    • Tons of levels - countless hours of action!

    • 20 unique, upgradable weapons!

    • Revolutionary AI with stunning realism!

    • Pick the perfect weapons for each battle!

    • Air strikes, mines, and powerful items!

    • Refreshing game modes, which include Time Trial, Sudden Death, and Puzzle maps!

    • Trenches, bridges, and tunnels!

    • Elite enemies invade at the most unexpected times!

    • iCloud support lets you transfer saves between your devices!

    • A tower that launches bee hives!

    OFFICIAL TRAILER

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6AK8w50354

    AWARDS

    • Kotaku - Gaming App of the Day

    • GameTrailers - App of the Day

    • G4TV - Best Mobile Games

    • Macworld - Editors’ Choice

    • 148Apps - Editor’s Choice

    • Slide to Play - Game of the Month

    • AppAdvice - Game of the Week

    • Chicago Tribune - Game of the Week

    • TUAW - App of the Day

    QUOTES

    • IGN: “One of the best iOS games of 2012”

    • Penny Arcade: "This is a game that everyone needs to try"

    • New York Times: "At last we have a sequel!"

    • G4TV: “You need to download this game immediately”

    • TouchArcade: “It will eat your soul and have you thanking it”

    • CNET: “You will love this game”

    • The Verge/Polygon: “One of the strongest TD games I’ve ever played”

    • 148Apps: “The king of tower defense returns!”

    • GamesBeat: “Innovating and redefining tower defense”

    • Apple’N’Apps: “The best game we saw at E3”

    CONTACT SUBATOMIC STUDIOS

    • Twitter: @Fieldrunners

    • Facebook: facebook.com/fieldrunners

    • Web: subatomicstudios.com

    • Forums: subatomicstudios.com/forum

    • Tech Support: bugs[at]subatomicstudios.com

    THANK YOU

    Everyone here at Subatomic Studios thanks you for playing! Please take a moment to rate Fieldrunners 2.


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

    OVERVIEW

    The fieldrunners are back! With legions of soldiers and a gaggle of new tricks, they’re ready to conquer the globe. Or so they think! Our top scientists at SubaLabs have built a bleeding-edge arsenal of devastating weapons for any heroes willing to stop these dastardly invaders. Help your people by taking action - DEFEND THE WORLD!

    Strategic-Action-Puzzle-Defense has never been this fun and addicting! Defend your world from the invasion by building winding paths out of imaginative, new weapons. Call in airstrikes and set explosive traps to hit the enemies where it hurts. Over 20 new levels span the grassiest fields, driest deserts, sparkling cities, and even an infernal volcano lair! Challenge your mind with the exciting new gameplay styles in Puzzle, Sudden Death, and Time Trial levels. Are you ready to stop the fieldrunners once and for all? Join the defense now!

    KEY FEATURES

    • Gorgeous artwork at full Retina resolution!

    • Tons of levels - countless hours of action!

    • 20 unique, upgradable weapons!

    • Revolutionary AI with stunning realism!

    • Pick the perfect weapons for each battle!

    • Air strikes, mines, and powerful items!

    • Refreshing game modes, which include Time Trial, Sudden Death, and Puzzle maps!

    • Trenches, bridges, and tunnels!

    • Elite enemies invade at the most unexpected times!

    • iCloud support lets you transfer saves between your devices!

    • A tower that launches bee hives!

    OFFICIAL TRAILER

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6AK8w50354

    AWARDS

    • Kotaku - Gaming App of the Day

    • GameTrailers - App of the Day

    • G4TV - Best Mobile Games

    • Macworld - Editors’ Choice

    • 148Apps - Editor’s Choice

    • Slide to Play - Game of the Month

    • AppAdvice - Game of the Week

    • Chicago Tribune - Game of the Week

    • TUAW - App of the Day

    QUOTES

    • IGN: “One of the best iOS games of 2012”

    • Penny Arcade: "This is a game that everyone needs to try"

    • New York Times: "At last we have a sequel!"

    • G4TV: “You need to download this game immediately”

    • TouchArcade: “It will eat your soul and have you thanking it”

    • CNET: “You will love this game”

    • The Verge/Polygon: “One of the strongest TD games I’ve ever played”

    • 148Apps: “The king of tower defense returns!”

    • GamesBeat: “Innovating and redefining tower defense”

    • Apple’N’Apps: “The best game we saw at E3”

    CONTACT SUBATOMIC STUDIOS

    • Twitter: @Fieldrunners

    • Facebook: facebook.com/fieldrunners

    • Web: subatomicstudios.com

    • Forums: subatomicstudios.com/forum

    • Tech Support: bugs[at]subatomicstudios.com

    THANK YOU

    Everyone here at Subatomic Studios thanks you for playing! Please take a moment to rate Fieldrunners 2.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4 out of 5 with 1337 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    Fieldrunners are back! With a legion of soldiers and a gaggle of new tricks, they’re ready to conquer the globe. In Fieldrunners 2, the award-winning tower defense game returns with more levels, more towers, and even more strategy. Build epic mazes out of powerful weapons to defend the world from the invading fieldrunners. Featuring a massive campaign, puzzle levels, and sudden death challenges, it's a strategic masterpiece.

    Features

    1

    Massive 20+ hour campaign across varied environments

    2

    Over 20 unique, upgradable towers

    3

    New game types including Puzzle and Sudden Death

    4

    Stunning hand-painted 2D graphics and animation

    5

    Intelligent AI that finds the shortest path through your maze

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Fieldrunners 2 Launch Trailer

    News on this game

    Fieldrunners 2 Official Strategy Guide Out Now

    The leading digital-only strategy guide publisher in the UK has released the official guide for tower defense app Fieldrunners 2.

    GodisaGeek.com - Sun Nov 02 2014

    Subatomic Studios' 'Fieldrunners 2' Launches on App Store

    Subatomic Studios launched their long awaited sequel to Fieldrunners tonight. Fieldrunners was one of the early success stories on the App...

    MacRumors - Sun Mar 02 2014

    Fieldrunners 2 hits Android on April 24

    Fieldrunners 2, Subatomic Studios' critically acclaimed mobile tower-defense title, will be released April 24 on Android,...

    Polygon - Tue Dec 02 2014

    Fieldrunners 2 for iPad by Subatomic Studios, LLC

    Stop the invading fieldrunners in their tracks by building epic mazes out of powerful weapons in this tower defense game.

    AppAdvice - Wed Jan 02 2019

    Fieldrunners 2 for Android coming this April, sign-up for the closed beta

    Our friends at Subatomic Studios have just announced that the wildly popular Fieldrunners would finally be getting a sequel.

    Phandroid - Sun Nov 02 2014

    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 - Sun Mar 02 2014

    FIELDRUNNERS 2 iOS Latest Version Free Download

    Fieldrunners two is an Action, Casual, and Strategy game for PC released by Subatomic Studios LLC in 2013. Defend from the attackers!

    Gaming Debates - Sun Oct 02 2022

    Fieldrunners for iPad by Subatomic Studios, LLC

    OVERVIEW The invasion begins! Pint sized soldiers are storming your country - do you have what it takes to defeat them?

    AppAdvice - Wed Jan 02 2019

    Fieldrunners Attack MOD APK v1.0.15.5 (Unlocked) - Apkmody

    Download Fieldrunners Attack MOD APK v1.0.15.5 (Unlocked) 2023 and you will have the most entertaining and funniest moments.

    apkmody - Fri Feb 02 2024

    Fieldrunners 2 Set To Lead The Mobile Tower Defense Playing Field

    The guys at Subatomic Studious have been busy with the upcoming launch of Fieldrunners 2.

    AppAdvice - Thu Jan 02 2014

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, the AI is smarter and the levels are more complex, but the new towers and items give you many more ways to win!

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