Grid Runner
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
Defense Grid 2 is a tower defense game and sequel to the 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening .
Defense Grid 2 features the same kind of gameplay as its predecessor.
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The player has a pool of money, a base with cores to protect, and tower emplacements.
The goal is to strategically place towers to defend their base from incoming enemies.
Different kind of enemies require different kinds of towers to be able to destroy them.
The enemies consist of an alien species that is after your base.
These include small enemies and easy to kill enemies, slow and giant bosses, flying enemies, lightning quick enemies that require slowing down first, etc.
Towers consist of gun emplacements, flamethrower towers, anti-air towers, laser towers, and many more.
The enemies are after the power cores and pick these up after walking close to them.
Some enemies can carry several power cores at the same time and should be an priority.
When a power core is dropped, it slowly returns back to the power core, but can be picked up whilst returning by enemies.
The player loses when all cores are successfully stolen by enemies.
Unlike its predecessor, this game features coöperative and competitive multiplayer.
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Grid Runner for Sega Saturn 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 Grid Runner 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 SAT release dates back to 1996.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €21.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €18.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €35.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €12.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €15.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €262.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €33.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €57.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €36.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €33.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €16.39 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Grid Runner has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Grid Runner worth?
Grid Runner for Sega Saturn is currently worth €21.52 loose, €30.98 complete in box, and €52.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Grid Runner rare?
Grid Runner has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Grid Runner?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Grid Runner, loose is €21.52 and CIB is €30.98 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Grid Runner worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Grid Runner is currently worth €21.52 loose, versus €18.52 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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