Cocoon

Cocoon

Nintendo Switch · 2023

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About this game

Cocoon is a single-player puzzle game.

The game begins with the player controlling a small insect-like creature emerging in a barren desert.

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With no spoken dialogue or text, the setting and objectives are conveyed entirely through visuals and environmental cues.

The protagonist journeys across alien landscapes filled with mysterious technology, shifting ecosystems, and monumental structures.

The central goal is to uncover the secrets of interconnected worlds contained within glowing orbs, each harboring its own rules and environments.

Gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving.

The player carries orbs that function as both tools and entire self-contained worlds.

Placing an orb in specific devices opens pathways or triggers mechanisms, while entering the orb transports the player into its miniature world.

This creates layers of puzzles that span across dimensions, where manipulating one orb may alter the state of another.

Progression requires learning the unique logic of each orb, combining them, and moving fluidly between worlds to solve increasingly complex challenges.

Each orb introduces its own properties.

One may grant access to hidden bridges, another could reveal light-sensitive platforms, while another alters gravity or mobility.

These mechanics build upon one another, forcing the player to think spatially and track cause-and-effect across several interconnected puzzles.

Combat is minimal but present in the form of large biomechanical guardians.

These encounters play out as environmental boss puzzles, where survival depends on using the available tools and arena features rather than traditional fighting.

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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 Cocoon 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.

Adding Cocoon to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NSW release dates back to 2023.

Price history

PAL · Item only
€43.77
+€24.35
▲ 125.4%
€17 €27 €36 €46 05-1706-0806-2307-1007-12

Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only
€11.71
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Item only
€43.77
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Complete in Box
€29.34
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New (sealed)
€34.93
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Graded New
€38.42
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€9.69
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Item only
€32.73
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Complete in Box
€24.23
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New (sealed)
€22.97
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Graded New
€25.27
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-12 Graded New NTSC-U €25.27 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only PAL €19.85 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only NTSC-U €9.69 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only NTSC-U €16.61 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) NTSC-U €22.97 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New PAL €38.42 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box NTSC-U €24.23 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) PAL €34.93 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only PAL €11.71 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box PAL €29.34 pricecharting
2026-07-10 New (sealed) NTSC-U €25.28 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Complete in Box PAL €29.33 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Item only NTSC-U €16.62 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Graded New NTSC-U €27.81 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Box Only PAL €11.71 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Box Only NTSC-U €11.54 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Item only PAL €19.84 pricecharting
2026-07-10 New (sealed) PAL €34.91 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Complete in Box NTSC-U €24.22 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Graded New PAL €38.40 pricecharting
2026-06-23 Item only PAL €43.77 eBay NL
2026-06-23 New (sealed) NTSC-U €125.69 eBay US
2026-06-23 New (sealed) PAL €152.44 eBay NL
2026-06-23 Item only NTSC-U €32.73 eBay US
2026-06-18 New (sealed) PAL €34.79 pricecharting
2026-06-18 New (sealed) NTSC-U €37.09 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Graded New NTSC-U €40.80 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Box Only NTSC-U €10.71 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Complete in Box PAL €28.88 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Item only PAL €19.57 pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 34% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€32.73) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€43.77) loose. CIB: PAL €29.34, NTSC-U €24.23.
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Below average — potentially a good time to buy
Current price €19.85 is below the average of €23.66 over the tracked period (range: €19.42€43.77).

Rarity & condition

Cocoon 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 Cocoon worth?

Cocoon for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €43.77 loose, €29.34 complete in box, and €34.93 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Cocoon rare?

Cocoon 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 Cocoon?

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 Cocoon, loose is €43.77 and CIB is €29.34 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Cocoon worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Cocoon is currently worth €43.77 loose, versus €32.73 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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