Cave Story [Homebrew]

Sega Genesis · 2004

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About this game

The WiiWare version of Cave Story is an updated version of the original game.

The visuals have been updated to 480p definition, making the features sharper, and the game runs at 60 frames per second.

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The music has been remixed and there is an option to enable the original music as well.

The in-game text has received a new English translation.

The game now contains three difficulty levels, each with their own version of the character.

On easy Quote takes less damage and enemies die quicker.

On the hard difficulty level no power-ups or missiles are provided for the entire game.

The game contains some seasonal content with additional costumes when the game is played on Christmas or Halloween.

Three additional game modes can be unlocked: Boss Rush mode pits Quote against all bosses in succession.

Curly Brace mode replaces Quote with Curly as the protagonist.

She is a female scout robot who can be met in the original story mode.

Next to new dialogue and some cut-scenes, there are no changes compared to the original game.

Sanctuary Time Attack is a time attack mode for Sanctuary, one of the most difficult sections of the game.

It contains a lot of spikes and requires hovering to quickly navigate.

Before entering the area Quote can pick up weapons.

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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 Cave Story [Homebrew] 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.

Adding Cave Story [Homebrew] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GEN release dates back to 2004.

Price history

NTSC-U · Loose / Item only

€34.41

+€0.45

▲ 1.3%

Market values by condition

NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€34.41

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-08-10	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.41	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.72	pricecharting
2026-07-10	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.71	pricecharting
2026-06-18	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.23	pricecharting
2026-06-17	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.23	pricecharting
2026-06-15	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.31	pricecharting
2026-06-13	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.31	pricecharting
2026-06-12	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.40	pricecharting
2026-06-09	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.39	pricecharting
2026-06-08	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.10	pricecharting
2026-06-06	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.10	pricecharting
2026-06-05	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.10	pricecharting
2026-06-04	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€34.17	pricecharting
2026-05-17	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€33.96	eBay NL

Market insights

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Trading near average

Current price €34.41 is close to the average of €34.30 over the tracked period (range: €33.96–€34.72).

Rarity & condition

Cave Story [Homebrew] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.

Condition matters a lot for collector value: loose (cartridge/disc only), complete-in-box (CIB, with original packaging and manual) and factory-sealed copies are tracked separately because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Cave Story [Homebrew] worth?

Cave Story [Homebrew] for Sega Genesis is currently worth €34.41 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Cave Story [Homebrew] rare?

Cave Story [Homebrew] 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 Cave Story [Homebrew]?

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.