The Humans
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
The gameplay of The Humans has similarities to Lode Runner and Lemmings .
Your job in this action puzzler is to help prehistoric man to evolve by helping them discover tools, the wheel, weapons, or even fire.
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Each level in the game will have a given task to help in this, and you are allotted a number of characters who must accomplish the task.
The player can switch from person to person while moving the characters around each scrolling puzzle, and teamwork is essential to success.
Tasks can include finding objects (like a spear) on the screen, or trying to reach a specific destination which may require the use of objects you have discovered so far.
Each level has a time limit, when time runs out the level can be restarted.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks The Humans for Game Boy 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €186.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.83 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.47 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.04 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.27 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.99 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.90 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €186.30 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.92 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.40 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.79 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.98 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.02 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €186.06 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.02 |
| 2026-07-04 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.79 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €186.06 |
| 2026-07-04 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.40 |
| 2026-07-04 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.92 |
| 2026-07-04 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.98 |
| 2026-06-30 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €205.16 |
| 2026-06-30 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €81.09 |
| 2026-06-30 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.96 |
| 2026-06-30 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Humans, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy 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 The Humans worth?
The Humans for Game Boy is currently worth €26.47 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Humans rare?
The Humans has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Humans?
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.
Is The Humans worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Humans is currently worth €26.47 loose, versus €26.27 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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