Dragon Quest Builders
PlayStation 4 · 2016
About this game
Dragon Quest Builders is a single-player action role-playing and sandbox construction game.
The story is set in Alefgard, a land once destroyed by the Dragonlord after the hero of legend chose to join him rather than oppose him.
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In this alternate timeline, humanity has lost the ability to build, and the player assumes the role of the Builder, a chosen figure gifted with the knowledge of crafting.
Tasked with rebuilding civilization from the ruins, the Builder travels across different regions, restoring settlements and resisting the Dragonlord’s monstrous forces.
Gameplay combines action combat with resource gathering and construction.
Players freely explore each chapter’s map, mining materials such as stone, wood, and ore, then use these resources to craft tools, weapons, furniture, and building blocks.
Settlements serve as central hubs where townspeople gather, offering requests and guidance.
The Builder’s creations, from houses to fortifications, increase the town’s score, and reaching milestones allows progression through the story.
Combat is real-time, with the player using crafted weapons to fend off monsters that roam the wilderness or attack during scripted sieges.
Progression is structured into self-contained chapters, each with its own map, cast of villagers, and objectives.
At the start of every chapter, the Builder loses previously gathered items and equipment, requiring players to adapt anew to each region’s unique challenges and available resources.
This design emphasizes learning new blueprints, experimenting with construction styles, and facing different monsters and environmental hazards across deserts, forests, and ruined cities.
Beyond combat and construction, players manage hunger and health.
Food items must be gathered or cooked to maintain stamina, while equipment like armor and shields can be crafted to improve survivability.
Certain resources unlock specialized recipes, allowing for advanced fortifications, decorative buildings, or stronger we
About PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 (2013) cemented Sony's dominance of the eighth console generation, with a library exceeding 30,000 titles once indie and digital-only releases are counted. Most PS4 games remain affordable for collectors, but limited physical print runs — particularly from smaller publishers and later in the console's life cycle — are starting to see steady price increases as digital storefronts eventually wind down support.
Gamevaro tracks Dragon Quest Builders for PlayStation 4 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 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €13.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €13.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.89 |
| 2026-06-21 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.96 |
| 2026-06-21 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.56 |
| 2026-06-21 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.01 |
| 2026-06-21 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.27 |
| 2026-06-21 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.93 |
| 2026-06-19 | Box Only | PAL | €8.72 |
| 2026-06-19 | Graded New | PAL | €43.84 |
| 2026-06-19 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.94 |
| 2026-06-19 | Item only | PAL | €22.34 |
| 2026-06-19 | New (sealed) | PAL | €39.86 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dragon Quest Builders 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 Dragon Quest Builders worth?
Dragon Quest Builders for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €22.34 loose, €9.32 complete in box, and €12.11 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dragon Quest Builders rare?
Dragon Quest Builders 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 Dragon Quest Builders?
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 Dragon Quest Builders, loose is €22.34 and CIB is €9.32 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dragon Quest Builders worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dragon Quest Builders is currently worth €22.34 loose, versus €24.56 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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