The Hero Must Die
Nintendo Switch · 2016
About this game
The hero defeated the demon Guile, but lost his life in the process.
Given five more days to put his affairs in order, guide him to the best possible funeral in this anti-RPG where he grows weaker.
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 The Hero Must Die 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €38.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.59 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.60 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €45.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.12 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.74 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.34 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.02 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.49 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.18 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.10 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.56 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.37 |
| 2026-06-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.57 |
| 2026-06-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €38.03 |
| 2026-06-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.94 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Hero Must Die 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 The Hero Must Die worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for The Hero Must Die (Nintendo Switch) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is The Hero Must Die rare?
The Hero Must Die 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 The Hero Must Die?
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.
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