The Rarest N64 Games (& How Much They’re Worth)

The Nintendo 64 holds a special place in many gamers’ hearts. It reminds people of a simpler time – gathering with friends around a TV for some classic couch co-op. Who could forget trying to fix a game by blowing on the cartridge (even though it didn’t actually work and could have damaged it!), grabbing snacks, and battling it out in games like Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros.?

Setting aside fond memories, the Nintendo 64 boasted a lot of important games that really shaped the gaming world. A few of these titles are now incredibly rare, making them highly valuable and prized possessions for collectors who are fortunate enough to have them.

We gathered prices from PriceCharting.com as of April 18, 2026. Games are ranked based on the price of a complete, boxed copy whenever possible. If a complete copy price isn’t available, we used the price for the game by itself.

25. WCW Backstage Assault [Gray Cart]

Complete In Box Price: $491.81

Man, I think wrestling games were at their best on the N64, but let’s be real, WCW Backstage Assault wasn’t one of the reasons. We had absolute classics like WCW vs. nWo: World Tour and WWF No Mercy on that system, and Backstage Assault just felt…off. It was clunky and honestly, it kinda showed how WCW was losing its steam at the time. The PlayStation version came out everywhere, but the N64 game was only released in North America, which makes sense since WCW wasn’t as big in Europe.

A regular copy of WCW Backstage Assault is usually affordable, costing under $40. But the version released in a gray cartridge is much pricier, which has become typical for limited releases like this. It’s ironic, because gray cartridges were originally made to be a cheaper option, but now they’re actually more expensive than the standard version.

24. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (PAL)

Complete In Box Price: $526.08

The price of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards varies depending on where you live. A complete-in-box copy will always be pricier, but even loose cartridges can be affordable. In North America, you can usually find a copy for around $150, and much cheaper if you don’t need the box and manual. However, in Europe and other PAL regions, Kirby 64 is significantly more expensive – often more than three times the price. What causes this big difference?

The Nintendo 64 didn’t do very well in Europe, largely because the PlayStation 1 was much more popular. When it launched in 1997, it was already behind the competition. Many games also came out later in Europe than in other parts of the world – for example, Kirby 64 didn’t arrive until June 2001, a year after its release in Japan and North America. By that point, the PlayStation 2 had been available for a few months, making it even harder for the N64 to gain traction.

23. Blues Brothers 2000 (PAL)

Complete In Box Price: $539.04

The Blues Brothers 2000 game is really strange. Not only is it based on a movie that wasn’t very popular, but it came out over two and a half years after the film! That makes it hard to believe it could have been successful. The Nintendo 64 was already becoming outdated, and the GameCube was on the horizon. It’s not surprising that not many people bought a game based on a movie everyone had already forgotten, which is probably why Blues Brothers 2000 is now quite rare.

The price of CIB copies has been consistently rising for around six years, starting at approximately $200 and now exceeding $500. Recently, some copies have even sold for over $600. Even incomplete or loose copies are quite valuable, generally selling for more than $100.

22. Gauntlet Legends (Figure Bundle)

Complete In Box Price: $574.50

Even though both versions of Gauntlet Legends on N64 are pricey, this special edition is significantly more expensive than the standard one. The main reason is its rarity – before 2024, finding a complete-in-box copy was extremely difficult, and new copies remain very rare. This version was sold exclusively at Target, and it includes a very small collectible figure, along with the game and instruction manual. While more copies have surfaced since 2024, the figure bundle is still considerably more expensive due to its limited availability.

Although the Nintendo 64 versions of Gauntlet Legends can be pricey, it’s available for a good price on other systems. Just be aware that none of those versions include the collectible figure.

21. Mario no Photopi (Japan)

Complete In Box Price: $619.71

Mario Paint for the Super Nintendo was a simple but enjoyable game where you could create pictures and even compose music with sound effects. It was so popular that many wondered why it never got a follow-up. Actually, it did get sequels in the Mario Artist series, but they were released for the Nintendo 64DD – a special add-on for the N64. The 64DD allowed the console to play special disks and even connect to the internet. Each disk offered a different experience, like painting or sharing your artwork online.

Owners with only the basic console could use Mario no Photopi to upload and edit images. Players inserted SmartMedia cards into the game cartridge and could then add borders, fonts, and other effects to their pictures. These images could even be turned into posters, slideshows, or puzzles. However, Mario no Photopi is the most expensive Mario Artist game, and that cost is even higher because it also requires the 64DD add-on.

20. 40 Winks (Special Edition)

Complete In Box Price: $633.56

Today, the platformer 40 Winks is largely overlooked, probably because it was a solid game released during a time when many excellent 3D platformers were coming out. You can usually find the PlayStation 1 version or the N64 homebrew release for under $100, and even that price is a bit high.

The Special Edition is much more expensive, though you can sometimes find a loose copy for under $100. If you’re looking for a boxed or sealed version, expect to pay a lot, as it’s a rare find. Pricecharting shows only 3 complete-in-box and 2 new copies ever listed, which is very few compared to other Nintendo 64 games.

19. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Special Edition (PAL)

Complete In Box Price: $697.97

Generally, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time isn’t a costly game for the Nintendo 64, especially the standard North American (NTSC) versions. Even rarer copies are usually reasonably priced. The one exception is the Special Edition, which was released exclusively in Germany and is difficult to find information about.

When I opened the box, it actually flattened out into a cool surface – that’s honestly the biggest draw for me with this edition! Besides the box itself, the package included a pin, some Velcro straps, and, of course, the game itself.

18. Worms Armageddon

Complete In Box Price: $699.98

Worms Armageddon was the third game in the popular turn-based strategy series created by Team17, and many fans consider it the best. It introduced a lot of new weapons and items – including the famous Holy Hand Grenade – making battles even more over-the-top and fun. The game was released on a huge variety of platforms, from PCs and PlayStations to the Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and even the Game Boy Color.

Because Worms Armageddon was released so widely, you might expect it to be affordable – and it generally is, except for the North American Nintendo 64 version. That version is the only one where new copies cost over $1000. Complete-in-box (CIB) copies are also significantly more expensive on N64 than on other platforms, while European (PAL) N64 cartridges are reasonably priced around $50 CIB. Considering how easy it is to find the game on other systems, the high price of the North American N64 version is surprisingly expensive.

17. Rampage 2: Universal Tour (Big Box)

Complete In Box Price: $749

The classic monster game Rampage briefly returned to popularity in the late 1990s with updated 3D versions that kept the same fun, destructive gameplay as the original arcade game. Rampage 2: Universal Tour added a new storyline about aliens, along with more monsters to play as, levels set in different countries, and special power-ups. It also included full-motion video cutscenes – except on the Nintendo 64, where the system couldn’t handle them.

Some fortunate Walmart shoppers could purchase special versions of the game that included monster plushies and keychains. While other stores offered their own bonus items like t-shirts, only Walmart packaged these in large, special boxes. Because of their exclusivity and included collectibles, these boxes are now quite rare. Although $749 seems like a lot for a complete-in-box copy, prices were once even higher.

16. Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals

Complete In Box Price: $779.98

While the Nintendo 64 wasn’t known for its fighting games besides Super Smash Bros., developers still attempted to create them. Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals aimed for a feel similar to early Virtua Fighter games, but with a Transformers theme. Players chose characters from the Beast Wars series and battled in a traditional fighting game format. The game added a unique twist by allowing characters to transform into both Beast and Vehicle forms, borrowing a bit from the gameplay of Bloody Roar.

The game included an Energon meter that players needed to keep filled, otherwise their attacks would become weaker. The Nintendo 64 version also featured a unique boss, Megatron X. However, because it was released late in 2000 and didn’t receive much attention, it became quite rare. A loose North American cartridge now sells for almost ten times the price of the Japanese version and five times the price of the PlayStation version. Prices for complete-in-box and new copies are also increasing rapidly, with some nearing $1000 and others exceeding $2000.

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2026-04-19 21:37