flOw

PlayStation 3 · 2006

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About this game

flOw is a PlayStation Network game, originally an online flash project by Jenova Chen and Nicholas Clark as a part of Chen's thesis research, but later adapted to a commercial game by thatgamecompany , which Chen co-founded.

The player controls a small, worm-like micro-organism on a bright, two-dimensional plane.

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On the PS3, it can be moved around by tilting the SIXAXIS controller in the direction the creature should swim.

The PSP version is controlled with the analogue stick.

There are six, gradually unlocked creatures to choose from (Snake, Jelly, Manta, Rogue, Hunter, Credit Creature), each with their own abilities such as poison, a swirling move to draw in plankton or a homing attack.

The aim of the game is to eat other micro-organisms and evolve, moving deeper into the sea until the bottom is reached, leading the game to restart with a new creature.

Evolving will change the creature's shape or grants new abilities.

There are different power-ups, making the creature move faster or giving it a larger mouth.

Certain larger enemies are made up of dots that need to be eaten to have it destroyed, requiring different strategies to take them out.

With each new level, moving deeper into the sea, the background, colours, enemies and music change.

The creature is able to return to previous levels, or dive deeper, indicated by different icons.

The game has straightforward controls and offers multiplayer sessions for up to 4 players, all using the same creature. flOw applies the concept of dynamic difficulty adjustment.

Players can choose to ignore large and dangerous enemies or come back to fight them later, striking a balance between the game's challenges and the individual abilities.

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About PlayStation 3

Released in 2006, the PlayStation 3 had a rocky start thanks to its high launch price but became known for its exclusive franchises and Blu-ray drive, which doubled as an early home theater upgrade for many households. PS3 collecting is still relatively young — most titles are inexpensive — but the console's digital PSN storefront closure risk has pushed more collectors toward physical copies specifically to preserve access.

Gamevaro tracks flOw for PlayStation 3 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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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€6.46

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€5.53

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€5.52

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€5.53	eBay US
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€5.52	eBay US
2026-07-02	Loose / Item only	PAL	€6.46	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 17% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€5.53) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€6.46) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for flOw, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 3 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 flOw worth?

flOw for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €6.46 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is flOw rare?

flOw has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 3 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for flOw?

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.

Is flOw worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of flOw is currently worth €6.46 loose, versus €5.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.