Heroes of Ruin
Nintendo 3DS · 2012
About this game
War raged for over a hundred years until strong, powerful Lords emerged from the fighting to bring a fragile peace to the land.
This peace is threatened when one of the Lords, Ataraxis, ruler of the city of Nexus, is taken ill by a deadly curse.
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A call is sent out, promising rewards beyond measure for anyone who finds a cure.
Four mercenaries, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and motivations answer the call.
One uses forbidden spells to rain death on her foes, one has guns and bombs to blast his way through, another has a mighty sword capable of slicing through entire packs of enemies, and one other gains strength from savagely tearing through anything that stands in his way with brutal, bladed fists.
Heroes of Ruin is a dungeon exploration based action role-playing game.
The player can build a character based on a series of classes with various techniques ranging from close to long-range combat, as well as offensive and defensive magic abilities.
Players can take quests from NPCs in Nexus and venture into the world to complete them.
If the player so wishes, they can be joined by up to three other players, either locally or online.
They can either join another player's game at random or set up their own game to complete story quests in co-operative mode.
Players can communicate with other online players using voice chat.
There are also daily challenges downloadable from the internet for the player to undertake.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks Heroes of Ruin for Nintendo 3DS 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €29.87 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €17.47 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €29.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Heroes of Ruin 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 Heroes of Ruin worth?
Heroes of Ruin for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €17.47 loose, €11.67 complete in box, and €27.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Heroes of Ruin rare?
Heroes of Ruin 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 Heroes of Ruin?
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 Heroes of Ruin, loose is €17.47 and CIB is €11.67 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Heroes of Ruin worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Heroes of Ruin is currently worth €17.47 loose, versus €14.95 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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