# Fieldrunners for iPad

> Classic tower defense strategy game with diverse weapons and wave-based combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Subatomic Studios, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-for-ipad/id364204209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Subatomic Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292421274)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 367 App Store ratings · 275 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 210 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-for-ipad/id364204209/reviews.md

## What is Fieldrunners for iPad?

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! 

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

KEY FEATURES

• Addictive gameplay for hours of action!
• Multiplayer maps let you play with friends!
• Over 800 waves across 8 unique battlefields!
• All DLC maps from the iPhone version included free of charge in the iPad version!
• 11 devastating weapons for ultimate defenses!
• Stunning visuals in a hyper detailed world!
• Perfectly balanced challenges!
• Epic amounts of achievements!
• Full Game Center integration!

Experience this award winning tower defense game like never before!  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 upgradeable 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.

## Key features

- Strategic weapon placement
- Wave-based enemy assaults
- Multiple battlefields
- Upgradeable towers
- Multiplayer maps
- Extensive achievements

## What do users think of Fieldrunners for iPad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive
- 👍 Excellent tower defense mechanics
- 💎 Classic and timeless game
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of support for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive for an older game
- 🕹️ Difficulty level too high for some

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Game progress not saving properly
- Achievements not unlocking as intended

**Most requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Sandbox mode for custom gameplay
- Improved game save functionality
- Compatibility updates for modern devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 275)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-for-ipad/id364204209/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Addicted

*2026-06-20, version 1.3.177598*

I play Version 1 almost every day.

### 5/5 — BEST TD GAME AVAILABLE!

*2026-02-22, version 1.3.177598*

To me, this is tower defense at its best. The ability control the path for the attackers is such a key part of the strategy for the genre.  I just love this game.

### 5/5 — Field runner

*2025-09-02, version 1.3.177598*

Nice battle field

### 5/5 — It never gets old

*2025-08-14, version 1.3.177598*

I invested a great deal of time in this game when it first came out. I finally managed to be victorious on all of the battlefields. Then I went on to other things. Recently, I opened up the game again. Of course, I could not remember what I had done to win previously, so I had to start all over. It is just as much fun this time around. It never gets old.

### 5/5 — Classic game

*2024-09-04, version 1.3.177598*

Always loved playing this. Wish there were more games like this

### 1/5 — Crash, crash, crash

*2024-08-06, version 1.3.177598*

After some good progress the app needed an ipad restart to launch. Now, even that results in an immediate app collapse.
Not going to reinstall as that seems to lose the progress to date. I suspect that the app code has not kept up with IOS updates. If so, I feel scammed…
MM

### 5/5 — Fixed now

*2023-12-26, version 1.3.177598*

If you had this game "back in the day" and you're wondering if it still works, it does. Still almost unbeatable entertainment value for a TD genre game.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-10-11, version 1.3.177598*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Fieldrunners ha

*2023-10-06, version 1.3.177598*

No dull moments...entertaining ....

### 5/5 — Great game

*2023-06-25, version 1.3.177598*

Been my favorite game scene I was a kid.

## Frequently asked questions about Fieldrunners for iPad

### What is Fieldrunners for iPad?

Fieldrunners for iPad is a classic tower defense strategy game where players defend their country from invading pint-sized soldiers. You customize strategic defenses using a wide selection of powerful weapons and control the battlefield against countless waves of unique land and air invaders.

### What are the key features of Fieldrunners for iPad?

Key features include addictive gameplay, multiplayer maps for playing with friends, over 800 waves across 8 unique battlefields, 11 devastating weapons for ultimate defenses, stunning visuals, perfectly balanced challenges, and epic amounts of achievements with full Game Center integration.

### How much does Fieldrunners for iPad cost?

Based on the provided information, Fieldrunners for iPad is a paid application. There is no mention of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Fieldrunners for iPad compatible with?

As the name suggests, this version of Fieldrunners is specifically designed for the iPad. The description also mentions that all DLC maps from the iPhone version are included free of charge in the iPad version, implying a strong connection to iOS devices.

### What are common use cases for Fieldrunners for iPad?

Common use cases include engaging in challenging single-player campaigns with over 800 waves of enemies, competing with friends in multiplayer battles, and aiming to achieve a vast number of in-game achievements. It's ideal for players seeking hours of strategic action and replayable content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.177598 — 2017-05-09

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

BUGS
• Fixed a bug preventing the game from filling the entire screen on the iPad Pro.

### 1.3.177590 — 2017-05-03

BUGS
• Fixed a crash when entering the game while playing music from the user's music library.

### 1.3.177571 — 2017-04-28

USER EXPERIENCE
• Added support for 64-bit devices.
• Changed the global high scores screen to show the weekly high scores.  This removes many of the old stale entries that once cluttered the leaderboards.  Please note that the local and friends high scores still show all the all time best scores.
• Experience silky smooth rendering at 60 frames per second!  The game now renders all animation frames, rather than every other frame.  When this was first implemented, it was designed for older devices that were not capable of rendering and simulating as fast as today's modern hardware.
• Placing towers could never be any easier!  Towers more closely follow your finger during placement.
• Replaced several sound effects with more modern and higher quality versions!  This includes the Gatling fire loops, the tower placement, the light and heavy soldier deaths, the soldier movement, the bike movement, and the achievement sound effect.
• Drastically reduced the initial music volume to make sounds more audible.  Players can also change the volume of the music in the Settings app on their device.
• Plasma towers now play an attack sound when they fire their plasma projectile.
• Increased the quality of the audio mixer so the sounds of battle sound more clear!

BUGS
• Fixed an issue causing towers and the wave arrows to be shown incorrectly positioned.
• Fixed some visual artifacts in Crystal Caves when spawning enemies.
• Fixed the grid in Lavaflow so that it is visible when enabled in the options screen.
• Fixed several sound effects so that they loop properly.

### 1.2.1 — 2014-11-12

What’s New
Nov 10, 2014

NEW UPDATE - v. 1.2.1
• Fixed iOS 8 iPad bug that reset progress

Past Updates:
• Fixed Game Center and Achievements
• Fixed memory leaks
• General bug fixes for more awesome!

### 1.2.0 — 2012-12-19

**NEW UPDATE**
• Game Center and Achievement bugs fixed!
• Memory leaks will be a thing of the past!
• General bug fixes for more awesome!

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## More apps by Subatomic Studios, LLC

- [Fieldrunners](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners/id292421271)
- [Fieldrunners 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-2/id527358348)
- [Fieldrunners 2 for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-2-for-ipad/id556666026)
- [Fieldrunners Attack!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-attack/id1008111072)

All apps by Subatomic Studios, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/292421274

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