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Fieldrunners 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, BlackBerry OS, Android, PlayStation Vita • 2013

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Quick resume

Get ready to DEFEND THE WORLD! The biggest sequel in tower defense history is finally here: Fieldrunners 2 has arrived! From Subatomic Studios, creators of the award winning classic strategy game comes an all new adventure that was years in the making.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Strategy, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Addictive and challenging gameplay
    • Large variety of towers and maps
    • Good strategic depth and replayability
    • Colorful and appealing graphics
    • No pay-to-win mechanics in pc version

    Cons

    • Grinding required to unlock some towers
    • Some players dislike social media coin incentives
    • Limited narrative or story content
    • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Some difficulty spikes and balance issues

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to place towers almost anywhere and create their own maze paths, allowing strategic decision-making and personal control."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging levels, especially on higher difficulties, requiring skillful tower placement and strategy to succeed."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes global leaderboards and score challenges, but competition is not the main focus; players mostly compete against their own best scores."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report addictive gameplay with long play sessions and repeated attempts to achieve 3 stars on levels."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player only with no cooperative or multiplayer modes."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players creatively design maze-like tower layouts and experiment with tower combinations and strategies."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and balanced."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its casual and engaging nature."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Varied maps and tower types encourage players to try new strategies and experiment with different tower placements."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some variety in maps and modes, but mostly familiar tower defense environments with limited discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization is limited to tower selection and placement; no avatar or aesthetic personalization."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "The game features cartoonish soldiers and vehicles but is grounded in a realistic military theme without fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn and improve strategies, unlock towers, and develop skills to overcome harder challenges."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during gameplay; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interaction or relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management features; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players unlock new towers and upgrades through gameplay and achievements, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, though higher difficulties can be challenging and tense."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Colorful graphics and sound effects provide enjoyable sensory stimulation without overwhelming intensity."

    • Status
      1

      "Leaderboards provide some recognition, but social status is not a major motivator."

    • Story
      -3

      "Minimal narrative or lore; gameplay focuses on tower defense mechanics rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, tower placement, and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in higher difficulties, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report good value for money with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence
      3

      "Gameplay involves combat and destruction of enemy units, though presented in a cartoonish style."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must prevent enemies from reaching the base, managing resources and defenses to survive waves."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026