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Fieldrunners

Review · Action · PSP · PlayStation 3 · macOS

Fieldrunners

Reviewed: 20 May 2026

PSP · PlayStation 3 · macOS · PC · Android · iOS

SUBATOMIC STUDIOS · 2008

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 36 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

Fieldrunners is a classic tower defense game that excels in fostering strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive challenge. Players must constantly adjust their tower placements and upgrade paths to counter evolving enemy waves, providing a strong cognitive workout. The game's clear objectives and immediate feedback on strategy effectiveness make it highly engaging for developing logical reasoning and planning skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Fieldrunners is the potential for frustration due to increasingly difficult levels. While the game design is generally fair, players who struggle with strategic planning may experience repeated failures, which could lead to feelings of inadequacy. The game also lacks any social or emotional development opportunities.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Fieldrunners safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Fieldrunners a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Fieldrunners appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Fieldrunners, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB E10+: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Fieldrunners?

Our session recommendation for Fieldrunners is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Fieldrunners?

The primary risk in Fieldrunners is the potential for frustration due to increasingly difficult levels. While the game design is generally fair, players who struggle with strategic planning may experience repeated failures, which could lead to feelings of inadequacy. The game also lacks any social or emotional development opportunities.