15 Of The Rarest Nintendo Switch Games & How Much They re Worth

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15 Of The Rarest Nintendo Switch Games & How Much They re Worth

Even though the Nintendo Switch is a relatively new gaming platform, there are already rare games that are worth a pretty penny. People that like to collect video games get seriously into tracking down that they can get their hands on. A lot of the rarest games out there are for more retro consoles and are games that have become rare because of the amount of time they've been out, leading to a lot of copies getting lost or damaged. But, that's not always the case. The is a hybrid handheld and home console that was released in 2017. Even though the console has only been out a few years, there are already games that are pretty rare and hard to find. It may be because it's a limited edition version or a game that only saw a limited release. No matter the reason, these games aren't easy for collectors to get their hands on. Updated on October 8th, 2020 by Elise Nelson: Despite the fact that it's been on the market for only a few years, the Nintendo Switch has already racked up quite a few rare titles. Thanks to distributors like Super Rare Games and Limited Run Games, collectors have some reputable resources for getting their hands on these hard-to-come-by games. However, these distributors typically release very limited physical copies, so even the most dedicated collectors may end up out of luck. Beyond that, rare Switch games are sometimes found on eBay and Amazon, but they will come at a hefty price. Here are some more of the rarest and most valuable Nintendo Switch titles. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Human Fall Flat $80

Lithuanian studio No Brakes Games developed this for PC in 2016, and it was released a year later on consoles. Human: Fall Flat features Bob, a simple human with no super abilities. Bob is entirely customizable to fit the personalities of players. The game incorporates physics into its open-ended, themed levels, which have multiple solutions. Super Rare Games had a limited release window in March 2018. Only 5,000 copies were printed and the game is now sold out. However, it is listed on for $80.

Retro City Rampage DX $150

Retro City Rampage DX is a remastered version of Vblank Entertainment's original 2012 title. The game spoofs the 80s open-world crime genre and was said to be inspired by . Players control a thug for hire who can complete several story mode missions and arcade challenges. Only 3,000 copies of the DX version were released, which makes this game a pretty rare find. It's listed on eBay for .

Gris $249

Spanish indie developer Nomada Studios released Gris, a platform adventure, in 2018. A girl named Gris wakes up in the hand of a statue of a woman. She explores a colorless world and slowly gains powers from her dress. As the game progresses, Gris is able to grow emotionally to see her world a little better. Special Reserve Games had a limited release of the game back in August, but it is now sold out. Gris can be found on eBay for .

Worms W M D $144

Worms W.M.D is a game that is really rare in its physical format because of the fact that Super Rare Games only produced of the physical game. That means that this 2D game is perfectly easy to find in digital format for Nintendo's regular price of $29.99. But getting a physical copy for your collection is now really difficult and expensive because of how limited the release was. Worms: W.M.D is a 2D, turn-based game that was released in 2017 as the latest game in the Worms franchise. In order to get a physical copy of this artillery game, fans that missed out on the 4,000 that SRG had for sale will have to pay up to .

Outlast Murkoff Briefcase Edition $268

Outlast is that have been released on multiple platforms. The Nintendo Switch got a digital release of both the games in the series with the Outlast: Bundle of Terror digital download. But, like many other games on the Nintendo Switch, the only way to get a physical copy of the game is through a special release done by a third party. Limited Run Games released a special bundle called the Outlast Murkoff Briefcase Edition that contains the first two games in the series, posters, comics, and other goodies. Only and getting a copy now will set a survival horror fan back .

Earthlock Collector s Edition $138

Earthlock is an that was released on multiple platforms between 2016 and 2018. The game takes place in a world called Umbra where the planet has stopped spinning. Half the world is completely dark while the other half is constantly being burnt up by the sunlight while a small patch of land in the middle can still sustain life. The game follows an adventurer trying to adapt to the new way of life that this has forced the people of Umbra to take on. Super Rare Games had a limited edition release of a physical copy of this game and some other Earthlock-inspired goodies. This bundle was limited to only before it sold out. In order to get the bundle now, collectors will have to pay .

Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime $285

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a shooter game that can be played with up to four players and is set in a really unique, space-themed setting. This game has players control the bright, neon spaceship and shoot down their enemies. The game has been released on multiple platforms, including one limited physical release on the Nintendo Switch. This game has become really popular and although a digital copy can be purchased still, many collectors prefer to have physical games. Super Rare Games released of this game and getting one now will cost you up to .

Night Trap $124

Night Trap is a game that was originally released in 1992 on the . It's an interactive game in which the player is watching live surveillance feeds of a house that is inhabited by a group of teenage friends in order to make sure that they stay safe. The game's unique play style has made it a favorite for many retro game fans. The game has multiple endings, depending on how well the player stops the enemies in the game and missing certain events on the cameras can lead to an immediate loss. Limited Run Games released on the Switch, but getting one now that they're sold out will cost .

River City Girls $329

River City Girls is a beat 'em up-style game that was released on multiple platforms in 2019. The game features characters that had previously appeared in the games Nintendo World Cup and Kunio-tachi no Banka as they fight their way past various enemies in order to rescue their boyfriends. A special bundle of the game was sold by Limited Run Games. Only were made and the bundle included the game, posters, art cards, and other memorabilia related to the game. At launch, LRG sold it for $74.99, but the bundle now costs on the resale market.

Celeste Collector s Edition $264

Celeste is a platforming game that was released in 2018 and was originally developed over the course of only a few days at a game jam. It was eventually expanded and released into the full, pixel art-style platforming game that we know and love now. The game has been released on multiple platforms, but a special collector's edition was released through Limited Run Games on the Nintendo Switch. This bundle, which was limited to only , contained the game, a poster, a keychain, and other Celeste-inspired collector's items. Since it's sold out, the resale market is the only way to get a copy now and it can set a collector back .

Shelter Generations $209

Shelter Generations is a unique game in which the player controls a lynx trying to care for its young. The game's interesting premise and incredibly eye-catching art style have definitely drawn in fans of the game. Outside of a single limited run, the game is only available in digital download format. Physical copies of the game were produced by Super Rare Games, but the supply was super limited. SRG only produced a total of of the game. Collectors that now want a physical copy of the game for their collection will have to pay up to .

Evoland Legendary Edition $149

Evoland Legendary Edition is an RPG that allows players to change the style of the game and the mechanics as they make their way through the game. As they unlock new game styles and mechanics, the game changes from a monochrome, top-down style game all the way through a modern 3D game. The game is super unique and was released on multiple different platforms. Although a digital download can be purchased for the Switch, fans that want a physical version will have to try to track down one of the created by Super Rare Games. To get your hands on one now, you'll have to pay up to .

Gal*Gun 2 Free Hugs Edition $175

Gal*Gun 2 was released in 2018. This game is a sequel to a popular Japanese shooter game that was released on 2011. In this game, you play a character who is now the target of the affection of countless girls and you have to fend them off with a special weapon. A special edition version of this game, called the Free Hugs Edition, was released to celebrate the release of Gal*Gun 2. It came with the game as well as some special Gal*Gun-themed goodies like a plushie, buttons, an art book, and more. Getting a sealed copy of this limited edition bundle will set a serious collector back .

Fox N Forests $304

Fox N Forests, from German studio Bonus Level Entertainment, was born from a Kickstarter campaign in 2016. The game was developed and released on Switch, PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in 2018. In this side-scrolling platformer, players control an anthropomorphic fox named Rick, who must restore order to his forest. He can use magic to change the seasons. Strictly Limited Games released only 1,000 copies worldwide of a Collector's Edition. Today, this edition is worth .

Bayonetta Non-Stop Climax Edition $470

and its sequel came to Nintendo Switch in 2018. In celebration of the release, Japan released an exclusive limited edition bundle called the Bayonetta Non-Stop Climax edition. In addition to the games, the bundle included a SteelBook case, 22 Verse cards, and a full sheet of stickers. Although the Non-Stop Climax edition was only released in Japan, North American collectors can still import the bundle. At this point, though, the price is pretty high: up to on Amazon.