Dark Castle
Sega Genesis · 1986
About this game
In this long-awaited continuation of the Dark Castle series, you are Bryant, nephew of Prince Duncan who never returned from his quest to vanquish the evil Black Knight.
There's over 50 brand new levels including all 30 classic levels from the original Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle combined into a brand new quest with new secret rooms and mini-games.
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You have to collect 25 orbs to complete the game as you go through various caves, towers, swamps, and dungeons.
There's random mazes and labyrinths generated.
Unlike earlier games, you can now store potions and weapons (5 of which are new) and use them when you like.
There's also 4 pieces of armor that give you special strength.
You can now also crawl left and right while ducking.
Gameplay videos of your progress can be recorded and played back.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Dark Castle for Sega Genesis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €37.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €98.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €59.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €18.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €24.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €761.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €108.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €18.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €98.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €24.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €108.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €59.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €760.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €97.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €38.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €23.88 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dark Castle 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 Dark Castle worth?
Dark Castle for Sega Genesis is currently worth €37.09 loose, €59.19 complete in box, and €98.78 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dark Castle rare?
Dark Castle 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 Dark Castle?
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 Dark Castle, loose is €37.09 and CIB is €59.19 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dark Castle worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dark Castle is currently worth €37.09 loose, versus €29.74 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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