The Rarest Nintendo Switch Games And How Much They’re Worth
Summary
- Limited edition Nintendo Switch games can become rare and pricey quickly, making it difficult for collectors to buy them.
- Some of the rarest Switch games cost more than the console itself.
Video game collectors often get serious about tracking down all the rare, hard-to-find games they can get their hands on. Most of the rarest games are for retro consoles that have been out of print for decades, leading to many copies getting lost or damaged. But that's not always the case.
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PostsAlthough the Nintendo Switch isn't an old system, some games have already become quite expensive and tricky to hunt down. Whether they're special editions or only saw a limited physical launch, the following titles are the rarest and most difficult to find in the console's library.
Updated on March 24, 2025, by PJ Molloy: Collectors beware. You're in for a scare. Some extremely rare limited edition Switch games have surfaced online over the past few months, and they're worth way more than the console itself. Brace yourself.
23 Annapurna Interactive Collection
Estimated Value - $307
Annapurna Interactive Collection is a bundle of 12 indie games, bringing many beloved titles to a physical cartridge for the first time. The lineup includes:
- Donut County
- Gorogoa
- Hindsight
- I Am Dead
- If Found...
- Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
- Neon White
- Sayonara Wild Hearts
- Solar Ash
- The Artful Escape
- The Pathless
- What Remains of Edith Finch
The collection was distributed by iam8bit, and only 2,500 copies were produced. New bundles usually go for $307. You actually save about $50 buying each game individually.
22 Spiritfarer (Collector's Edition)
Estimated Value - $349
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Platformer Indie Games Simulation Systems 3.5/5 7.5/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 92% Released August 18, 2020 ESRB T For Teen due to Language, Use of Tobacco, Violent References Developer(s) Thunder Lotus Games, Kowloon Nights, Canada Media Fund Publisher(s) Thunder Lotus Games Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONSpiritfarer tells the story of Stella, whose job is to travel the ocean in search of lost spirits and help them transition into the afterlife. Despite its macabre premise, the game is famous for being cozy and heartwarming, albeit definitely a tear-jerker.
With such a relaxing game comes an equally cozy collector's edition. The set includes a replica of the Everlight, a constellation lantern box, a collection of postcards and stamps, and a 96-page digital art book. Be prepared to see eBay prices up to $349 for the complete bundle.
21 Castlevania Advance Collection (Ultimate Edition)
Estimated Value - $384
Metroidvania fans should try the Castlevania Advance Collection at least once. This bundle comes with the critically acclaimed GBA trilogy and Dracula X - a SNES port of the fan-favorite title Rondo of Blood.
The Ultimate Edition has a lot for collectors to enjoy, including three hand-drawn game maps, a decorative GBA box, a three-disc soundtrack, and even a shadowbox that lights up and plays music. Get ready to spend about $384 - double its original price.
20 Hollow Knight (Knight Plush Bundle)
Estimated Value - $399
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Metroidvania Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 99% Released February 24, 2017 ESRB E10+ for Everyone 10+: Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood Developer(s) Team Cherry Publisher(s) Team Cherry Engine Unity Franchise Hollow KnightWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONHollow Knight is undoubtedly the most famous indie Metroidvania ever, due in large part to its stunning hand-drawn art style, eerie gothic environment, and soulslike difficulty. A standard physical copy is pretty easy to find, but the plush bundle is a different story.
This edition was exclusive to Best Buy and included a ten-inch plushie of the main character and a download code for the game. You can buy it on the second-hand market for about $399 - a staggering price given that it doesn't come with a cartridge.
19 Night In The Woods (Collector's Edition)
Estimated Value - $400
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Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 91% Released February 21, 2017 ESRB T For Teen // Blood, Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco Developer(s) Infinite Fall Publisher(s) Infinite Fall Engine Unity Steam Deck Compatibility VerifiedWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONOften considered a must-play LGBTQ+ game, Night in the Woods is a side-scrolling mystery about Mae, a college dropout who returns home to discover the townsfolk are going missing. Thanks to its emotional story, well-written characters, and fantastic LGBTQ+ representation, Night in the Woods has one of the most gripping and inclusive narratives on Switch.
If you were lucky enough to order the Collector's Edition before it sold out, you received an acrylic standee set of Possum Springs, a copy of Mae's journal, a set of glow-in-the-dark art cards, and even a planisphere. To add all of that to your collection, you'll need to drop roughly $400.
18 The Messenger
Estimated Value - $441
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Platformer Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 89% Released August 30, 2018 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Language Developer(s) Sabotage Publisher(s) Devolver Digital Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALPart Metroidvania and part Ninja Gaiden spiritual successor, The Messenger is a genre-bending 2D platformer inspired by the Sega Genesis. In addition to its tight platforming and hilarious writing, the game is known for its time travel mechanic, which lets you switch between 8-bit and 16-bit graphics.
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Posts 1The Messenger only had a limited physical launch, and despite the lack of any special collectibles or perks, it now costs a fortune. The cartridge by itself is worth six times more than the digital version. A complete, unopened copy is even more expensive, costing around $441.
17 Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (35th Anniversary Edition)
Estimated Value - $446
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JRPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 87% Released July 28, 2021 ESRB T For Teen Due To Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Tose Publisher(s) Square Enix Engine Unity Franchise Final FantasyWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster reimagines the first six games in the series for modern consoles. Standard copies are incredibly pricey because the game had a limited physical launch. However, the anniversary edition is even more expensive.
In celebration of the series' 35th anniversary, Square Enix launched a special edition that included a two-disc vinyl record set, a 128-page hardcover art book, a lenticular sleeve for the game box, and eight figures of classic Final Fantasy characters. Since it was sold exclusively through Square's website, it has become incredibly rare. Buying a new copy costs about $446.
16 Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Collector's Edition)
Estimated Value - $447
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JRPG Systems 4.0/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 85/100 Critics Rec: 97% Released November 2, 2023 ESRB T Developer(s) Gemdrops, Inc. Publisher(s) Square Enix Engine unityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALAs a remake of a classic PS1 JRPG, Star Ocean: The Second Story R reimagines the tale of the space explorer Claude in a gorgeous 2.5D pixel art style. To celebrate the series' return, Square Enix published a limited collector's edition filled with all kinds of goodies.
The set includes a four-disc soundtrack with an exclusive collector's edition sleeve, a 40-page soft-cover art book, and 24 mini acrylic stands featuring pixel art of the game's main characters. It initially sold for $200 and has since doubled in price. A new copy sells for about $447 on eBay.
15 Bayonetta (Non-Stop Climax Edition)
Estimated Value - $458
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Action Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 85/100 Critics Rec: 92% Released October 29, 2009 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Platinum Games Publisher(s) Sega Engine Proprietary Engine Franchise BayonettaWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALBayonetta and its sequel came to Nintendo Switch in 2018. To celebrate, PlatinumGames launched a Japan-exclusive limited bundle called the Bayonetta Non-Stop Climax Edition. In addition to the games, it included a steelbook case, 22 Verse Cards, and a full sheet of stickers.
Although the Non-Stop Climax Edition was never launched outside Japan, Western collectors can still import it. At this point, though, the price is pretty high. A new copy is worth about $458. To put that into perspective, that's enough to buy a Nintendo Switch and five digital copies of the first Bayonetta.
14 Outlast (Murkoff Briefcase Edition)
Estimated Value - $475
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Survival Horror Systems 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 52% Released November 4, 2013 ESRB Mature // Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language Developer(s) Red Barrels Publisher(s) Red Barrels Engine Unreal Engine 3WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALHorror fans undoubtedly recognize Outlast. When journalist Miles Upshur gets an anonymous tip about horrendous experimentation occurring at Mount Massive Asylum, he quickly finds himself trapped in a world of monsters, cannibals, and evil scientists.
Unfortunately, the only way to get a physical copy on Switch is to buy a rare limited version. Limited Run Games distributed the Outlast Murkoff Briefcase Edition, which contained the first two games in the series, a CD soundtrack, two reversible posters, and a two-part comic book. If you manage to find one, it'll likely cost you around $475.
