Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Nintendo Switch · 2020
About this game
There is trouble in paradise.
While fleeing war and famine in the Lowly Realm, a group of five humans have crossed the bridge connecting to the realm of gods and fed themselves with the rice in the Divine Garner.
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Attempting to chase away the rice thieves, harvest goddess Sakuna causes a bigger problem - she accidentally burns down the Divine Garner.
Preeminent goddess Kamuhitsuki would take no excuse from Sakuna and for penance, she banishes both Sakuna and the trespassing humans to the Isle of Demons with the mission of reining in the isle into Kamuhitsuki's domain.
No longer in a position to enjoy rice offerings from up high, Sakuna has to hunt, forage and grow her own food, all while fighting demons.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a game of two genres.
While out exploring the Isle of Demons, you play a side-scrolling beat 'em up.
Sakuna brings two sets of weapons for these stages: One-handed weapons for light attacks, two-handed weapons for heavy attacks.
Sakuna's most notable ability in these stages is the use of her hagoromo - called "Divine Raiment" in this game.
When Sakuna launches her Divine Raiment at an enemy, she swings herself around to the other side of them.
With the Raiment Skills assigned to a directional button, she can do other things with the Divine Raiment like swinging the enemy around instead of herself.
Enemies take damage from crashing with each other at high enough velocity and a significant part of the combat involves throwing enemies around.
Raiment Skills share the same SP pool required to activate Fighting Skills, which rapidly refills when not being drained.
Like Raiment Skills, Fighting Skills can also be bound to a directional button, but unlike Raiment Skills, Fighting Skills can be improved via repeated usage.
The Divine Raiment is also your platforming tool since it can attach to a static surface and pull Sakuna to that surface.
When Sakuna returns to the hub base on the Isle of Demons, the game switches to over-the-shoulder camera a
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 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €110.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €30.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €100.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €110.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €100.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €30.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €77.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.63 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.56 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.30 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Sakuna: Of Rice and 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 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin worth?
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €30.68 loose, €18.77 complete in box, and €23.01 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin rare?
Sakuna: Of Rice and 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 Sakuna: Of Rice and 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 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, loose is €30.68 and CIB is €18.77 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is currently worth €30.68 loose, versus €23.56 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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