Amber Isle
Nintendo Switch · 2025
About this game
Amber Isle is a simulation game set on a fictional island populated by sentient prehistoric creatures known as Paleofolk.
The game combines elements of shop management, crafting, resource gathering, and social interaction.
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The player takes on the role of a new resident tasked with revitalizing the island’s only shop.
After a comical crash landing into the store, the player assumes ownership and begins the process of rebuilding both the shop and the island community.
The core gameplay loop centers on gathering materials, crafting items, and selling goods to a diverse cast of Paleofolk customers.
These characters, which include dinosaurs, Ice Age mammals, and other prehistoric species, each have unique needs, preferences, and dialogue.
Shop customization is a central feature of the game.
Players can choose the shop's name, interior design, layout, and decoration, using proceeds from sales to unlock new cosmetic upgrades and functional expansions.
Beyond the shop, players also contribute to the broader restoration of Amber Isle.
This includes unlocking new areas, placing decorative elements, and constructing facilities to attract additional residents.
The game features 48 unique Paleofolk characters, each with individualized personalities and storylines.
By fulfilling their requests and building relationships, players unlock new recipes, tools, and community structures such as cafés and gardens.
Additionally, players can create and customize their own Paleofolk avatar, selecting from a variety of body types, colors, clothing, and accessories.
Progression is tied to both economic success and exploration.
Players earn currency (called Amber) and “Inspiration” through sales and completed tasks.
These resources are used to pay off the shop’s debt, unlock crafting licenses, expand the shop’s offerings, and gain access to new parts of the island.
The game includes various item categories such as carpentry and tailoring, with branching recipe trees that allow for deeper custo
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Amber Isle for Nintendo Switch 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 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €35.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €41.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €41.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €35.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.36 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €43.30 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.59 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.75 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €40.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €34.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.28 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €34.91 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Amber Isle, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch 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 Amber Isle worth?
Amber Isle for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €43.30 loose, €5.63 complete in box, and €37.64 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Amber Isle rare?
Amber Isle has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Amber Isle?
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 Amber Isle, loose is €43.30 and CIB is €5.63 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Amber Isle worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Amber Isle is currently worth €43.30 loose, versus €35.75 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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