Ninja: Shadow of Darkness
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
Enter the mystical world of Kurosawa, the young ninja, as he fights his way through 11 levels of puzzles, baddies and bosses with dozens of fighting moves, weapons and magic spells in this third person action arcade game.
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness was originally developed for the Sega Saturn and then moved over to the PlayStation.
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The game is an action/arcade style game similar to Fighting Force , with some additional platformer elements.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Ninja: Shadow of Darkness for PlayStation 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 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €109.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €39.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €43.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €93.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €93.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €39.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €43.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €109.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.52 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | PAL | €28.54 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €5.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness 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 Ninja: Shadow of Darkness worth?
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness for PlayStation is currently worth €28.54 loose, €13.53 complete in box, and €39.64 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ninja: Shadow of Darkness rare?
Ninja: Shadow of Darkness 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 Ninja: Shadow of Darkness?
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 Ninja: Shadow of Darkness, loose is €28.54 and CIB is €13.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ninja: Shadow of Darkness worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ninja: Shadow of Darkness is currently worth €28.54 loose, versus €23.78 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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