Store availability, prices, device requirements, and compatibility can change. The Android removal is supported by a current third-party app archive and an inaccessible historical Google Play URL, but no current developer notice confirming the removal was found.
Fast answer
The answer before the background
For a safe official download, use the Apple App Store on a compatible iPhone or iPad, or buy the PC version through Steam. Apple lists the game as free with optional in-app purchases, while Steam lists a paid Windows edition and marks it Playable on Steam Deck. The former Android release is no longer available on Google Play, so there is no verified current Play Store download. Do not use random APK sites as a substitute.
Verified availability
Where the game can be obtained safely
There are two clear current storefront options. The Apple App Store lists Fieldrunners 2 from Subatomic Studios, LLC for iPhone and iPad. The listing identifies it as free with optional in-app purchases and shows a current version number of 1.9.180451 at the time of checking. Apple also states that the app requires iOS 15.6 or later on iPhone and iPad.
Steam lists the PC edition as a paid game published by Subatomic Studios LLC. Its store page gives a January 10, 2013 release date, lists Windows system requirements, and marks the title as Playable on Steam Deck. The displayed Steam price was $9.99 when checked, but regional pricing and future discounts can change.
The old Android package used the identifier com.subatomicstudios.fieldrunners2. A historical Google Play URL for that package is no longer accessible, and AppBrain reports that the listing was removed from Google Play on April 29, 2024. That means Android should be treated as a delisted platform, not as a current official download option.
- iPhone and iPad: Official App Store listing available.
- Windows PC: Official Steam listing available.
- Steam Deck: Steam currently marks the game as Playable.
- Android: No current official Google Play listing was verified.
| Platform | Current official route | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone and iPad | Apple App Store | Requires iOS 15.6 or later; free with in-app purchases. |
| Windows PC | Steam | Paid edition; check the store page for the current regional price. |
| Steam Deck | Steam | Listed as Playable, but individual compatibility can vary. |
| Android | None verified | The former Google Play listing is reported as removed. |
The Apple listing is free to download but includes optional in-app purchases. Steam is a paid purchase. Neither storefront verifies a permanently free full version for every platform.
Practical steps
How to choose the right version
Start by identifying the device you already own. On an iPhone or iPad, open the App Store and check that the publisher is Subatomic Studios, LLC and that the compatibility line matches your operating system. Use the App Store download button rather than a third-party installation file.
On Windows, install Steam from its official client, search for the exact game title, and confirm that the publisher is Subatomic Studios LLC. Review the listed requirements before buying. The minimum requirements are old, but the Steam client itself no longer supports every legacy version of Windows, so a modern supported operating system is the safer expectation.
For Steam Deck, install the title from your Steam library and check the current compatibility information. “Playable” is useful guidance, not a guarantee that every control layout, text size, or performance setting will be ideal on every Deck configuration.
If you are on Android, do not spend time searching for a supposedly current Play Store package unless the listing reappears under the verified publisher. A website offering an APK may be distributing an altered, outdated, or incomplete package. There is no evidence here that such files are supported by the developer.
- Verify the publisher before installing.
- Check the operating-system requirement shown by the storefront.
- Use the account that owns the purchase or app entitlement.
- Keep the storefront client and device software updated.
- Avoid installers that request unnecessary permissions or disable security checks.
The Apple version is the most direct mobile route currently verified. Steam is the clearest choice for Windows and Steam Deck. Android users should not assume that an old package will work on a modern phone.
Version and support notes
Compatibility details that matter
The Apple listing currently supports iPhone and iPad and requires iOS 15.6 or later. It also lists Game Center support and optional purchases. The store history shows that the app has received later compatibility adjustments, so downloading through Apple is preferable to preserving an old installation file.
Steam provides older Windows minimum requirements, including 1 GB of memory, 550 MB of storage, and OpenGL 1.5-compatible graphics. These figures describe the game’s original PC requirements, not necessarily the requirements of the current Steam client or every modern operating system.
The Android release is a separate historical mobile build. A 2020 Australian app analysis recorded version 1.8 and the same package identifier, while current app-archive references say it was removed from Google Play in 2024. Because those records do not establish a supported modern Android release, compatibility with Android 13, Android 14, Android 15, or later should be considered unverified.
- Do not confuse the iOS version number with the old Android version number.
- A historical package identifier does not prove that a current download exists.
- A store’s compatibility label is more reliable than an APK mirror’s claim.
- Back up legitimate saves before changing devices or reinstalling.
No current official Subatomic Studios support page confirming Android’s delisting or publishing a new Android build was located. The safest conclusion is limited: Google Play availability could not be verified, and current third-party records report that the old listing was removed.
Safety checklist
Avoid unsafe download claims
Search results may describe the game as a free download even when the only legitimate mobile offer is a free-to-start App Store listing with purchases, or when the PC version is paid. Treat claims of a cracked, unlocked, premium, or “latest Android” package as warning signs rather than official availability.
Before installing anything, check the store domain, publisher name, permissions, reviews, and update history. Never disable Play Protect, Gatekeeper, antivirus software, or device security controls to force an old package to install. If a download asks for unrelated personal information, browser extensions, or a password outside the storefront, stop.
If you already have the Android app installed, keep the original installation and account information available before resetting the device. Reinstalling after removal may not be possible through the official store, and sideloading an archive does not guarantee access to saved progress or in-app purchases.
- Use Apple’s App Store or Steam for verified current routes.
- Do not enter payment details on an APK mirror.
- Do not assume a download labeled “free” is authorized.
- Report suspicious copies to the storefront or security provider.
FAQ
Common questions
Is there a current official Android download?
No current official Google Play download was verified. The former package is reported by app-archive references as removed on April 29, 2024. Treat Android availability as historical unless the verified publisher listing returns.
Can I get the game free on iPhone or iPad?
The Apple App Store lists the app as free with optional in-app purchases. You still need a compatible device and Apple account, and purchase availability can vary by region.
Is the Steam version free?
No. Steam lists the PC edition as a paid game. The displayed price was $9.99 when checked, but prices and discounts can change.
Does it work on Steam Deck?
Steam currently marks the game as Playable. That is a useful compatibility signal, although controls and performance may still vary by device settings and future SteamOS changes.
Should I install an APK from another website?
That is not recommended. An unofficial APK may be outdated, modified, unsafe, or unable to restore purchases and saves. There is no verified current developer-supported Android route in the sources checked.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialApple App Store listing for Fieldrunners 2
- OfficialSteam store listing for Fieldrunners 2
- OfficialHistorical Google Play package URL
- ReferenceAppBrain availability record
- ReferenceAustralian Council on Children and the Media app review
- ReferenceAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission app analysis record