Inscryption
PlayStation 5 · 2021
About this game
Inscryption is a single-player deckbuilding and narrative-driven puzzle strategy game.
The story begins with the player trapped in a dark cabin, forced to play a mysterious card game overseen by an enigmatic figure named Leshy.
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Progression through the game requires winning card battles while uncovering hidden secrets in the cabin.
The player takes on the role of an unnamed challenger, gradually piecing together the nature of the card game, the cabin itself, and the larger mystery tied to the world outside.
Core gameplay centers on tactical card battles across a 3x4 grid.
Players summon creatures using various resources: blood, bones, or energy, each gained through different mechanics such as sacrificing existing cards or having creatures perish in battle.
Victory is determined by dealing damage on the opponent’s side of the scale, with damage values represented visually on a balance.
Loss occurs when the opponent tips the scale in their favor.
Different card types and unique sigils introduce abilities like flight, instant kills, or additional summons, creating synergies and strategic planning opportunities.
Between battles, exploration allows interaction with objects in the cabin and participation in roguelike map progression.
Each run places the player along a branching path where encounters include combat, campfires to strengthen cards, traders for new cards, or events that alter the deck.
Defeat typically results in restarting, though the deck and options can change with every attempt.
Deckbuilding is incremental, encouraging experimentation with combinations of creatures and abilities.
Beyond card battles, the game includes escape-room style puzzles inside the cabin.
Solving locked boxes, safes, and other hidden mechanisms grants new cards or items that affect gameplay.
These puzzles also expand the narrative, hinting at the nature of the cabin’s master and the layered reality surrounding the card game.
Over time, Inscryption shifts into new formats that change
About PlayStation 5
Launched in late 2020, the PlayStation 5 introduced ultra-fast SSD loading and ray tracing to mainstream console gaming. It's still early in its collecting life cycle, but the Digital Edition (no disc drive) has already created a meaningful split in the market between disc-based and digital-only PS5 owners — something collectors should keep in mind when comparing prices for the "same" game.
Gamevaro tracks Inscryption for PlayStation 5 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €81.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €62.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €143.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €157.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €62.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €81.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €154.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €169.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €258.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €537.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €135.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €338.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €127.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €590.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €127.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.79 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.67 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.83 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €141.12 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €128.29 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.81 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €33.80 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Inscryption 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 Inscryption worth?
Inscryption for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €258.82 loose, €81.80 complete in box, and €143.47 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Inscryption rare?
Inscryption 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 Inscryption?
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 Inscryption, loose is €258.82 and CIB is €81.80 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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