Defender
Commodore Amiga · 1981
About this game
Defender is an updated version of the classic arcade game of the same name.
The Manti bugs have invaded earth and the remaining human survivors now live in colonies throughout the solar system.
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As more swarms of Manti arrive, even the colonies are now in danger of being wiped out.
You've been enlisted to help save the remaining colonists and destroy the Manti bugs! There are a total of six different ships to fly, each with its own flight characteristics and special weapons.
Weapon and shield power-ups can also be found throughout the various missions.
As in the original version of Defender, the Manti will try to capture any humans they can find to change them into mutants to increase their attack force.
To increase chances of success you will need to rescue captured humans before this happens and bring them to a safe landing zone.
Saving colonists will also earn you some credits, which can later be used to buy improved weapons or shields for your ship.
Also included are several video extras detailing the historical perspective of and the making of Defender.
About Commodore Amiga
The Commodore Amiga (1985) was ahead of its time technically — multitasking, custom graphics and sound chips — and built a passionate following in Europe in particular, where it rivaled and often outsold contemporary consoles. Amiga collecting today is a niche but dedicated hobby: original boxed software on floppy disk is comparatively scarce since floppies degrade, making well-preserved complete copies genuinely valuable to the right collector.
Gamevaro tracks Defender for Commodore Amiga with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Defender to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This AMIGA release dates back to 1981.
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €15.83 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Defender, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore Amiga titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Defender worth?
Defender for Commodore Amiga is currently worth €15.83 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Defender rare?
Defender has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore Amiga titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Defender?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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