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Alright, we know what you’re thinking: is the PlayStation 4 even old enough to have any rare games to its name? Well, the short answer is a resounding YES, as not only does Sony’s eighth-generation system boast plenty of bonafide rarities, but they’re largely pretty decent titles to boot. So, if you’re looking to make a quick buck sharpish, here are 10 of the rarest PS4 games that’ll leave you laughing all the way to the bank.
Before getting into the nuts and bolts of the list, do note that all the prices shown are for the CIB (Complete in Box) listings from Price Charting in December 2023, except for P.T. where we’ve instead opted for recent eBay listings. Anyhoo, with our methodology out of the way, let’s get down to business, shall we?
Saturday Morning RPG (2016) – $65
Developed by Mighty Rabbit Studios, this turn-based RPG is inspired by those whimsical ’80s cartoons of yore, which we used to pore over in our youth. Indeed, not only is it a really solid tactical roleplaying experience, but it also features a soundtrack from none other than Vince DiCola, who worked on Transformers: The Animated Movie and Rocky IV. Why is it so rare? Well, it was published by Limited Run Games, and as a result, only 2,000 physical copies were ever pressed.
Strafe (2017) – $67.38
Another nostalgic trip down memory lane, this pixellated first-person shooter is inspired by genre classics like the original Quake and Doom titles. While the digital version of the game was published by uber-cool indie financier Devolver Digital, the physical version was handled by Special Reserve Games. Because of this, only 2,000 units were ever produced, hence why they’re so dang rare to come by these days.
Rez Infinite (2016) – $73.30
Rez Infinite feels a bit like that bit where Charlie goes through the tunnel of terror in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Basically, this rhythm action experience is super duper psychedelic, man, especially if you’re lucky enough to own a PSVR unit. Much akin to the previous entries, its publisher varies depending on the type of media. Specifically, the digital release was handled by Enhance Games, while the physical copies were published by iam8bit, which is another boutique publishing house. The exact number of copies remains a mystery, though we’d wager that there’s likely not many more than 2,500 banging about.
Fortnite (2017) – $75
Bet you weren’t expecting this one, right? Yes, for a game that’s so ubiquitous thanks to its free-to-play digital status, it’s funny to think that a physical copy of Epic Games’ uber-popular battle royale is worth a pretty penny to collectors these days — around $782 if you happen to own a sealed unit. Not only was it the only time Epic released Fortnite‘s Save the World story on disc, but its rarity was also largely down to how few copies were pressed as they were only available for a short window circa 2017 before the game went free-to-play and exploded in popularity online. The rest, as they say, is history.
The Coma: Recut Edition (2018) – $138.15
Published by Play-Asia, the physical copy of this cult horror hit is incredibly hard to come by as only 2,000 copies were ever produced. Similar to other atmospheric 2D adventures like Home or Lone Survivor, The Coma: Recut Edition blends stealth, foreboding terror, and a twisting narrative to create a surprisingly memorable, albeit pretty short, survival-horror experience.
Gryphon Knight Epic (2017) – $187.05
Classic side-scrolling shoot ’em ups are as rare as dodo’s eggs these days, but Gryphon Knight Epic helped to buck that trend by giving genre devotees a healthy dose of retro, pixellated action. While it’s far from a bonafide classic per se, there’s fun to be gleaned from this surprisingly entertaining nostalgia play. What makes it so desirable to collectors, however, is the fact that a physical run was published by Strictly Limited Games, and amazingly, only 999 units were ever manufactured.
Godzilla (2014) – $200.63
Okay, so when I said up top that most of the titles on this list are pretty decent, this one may be the only exception to that rule. See, while 2014’s Godzilla features plenty of suitably on brand skyscraper-munching action, it was shredded by critics for its awful control system and incredibly repetitive gameplay. As a result, the game quickly went out of print, leaving the few remaining copies to ratchet up in value. On top of this, it’s safe to say that the King of Monsters still retains an ardent fanbase, even to this day, which likely makes the title even more desirable, too.
Tamashii (2020) – $650
Another rare release by way of another boutique publisher. Yep, Limited Rare Games handled the physical run for this disturbing 2D horror puzzle-platformer, and because the number of copies was undisclosed and very limited, Tamashii‘s stock shot up in price and desirability. It’s actually quite a good game, though its heavy religious themes and deeply unsettling tone may be an acquired taste for some.
P.T. (2014) – $693
Possibly the most famous infamous demo in gaming history, right? This eerie playable teaser (hence why it’s called P.T.) was an incredibly clever ploy to setup a new Silent Hill game from the mind of none other than Hideo Kojima. Due to a massive falling out with Konami, however, the demo was pulled from the PlayStation Network, and is basically impossible to play now. As a consequence, PS4s with the P.T. demo installed on them can go from anything between $693 to $1,500 over on eBay, though you do usually get some extra games thrown in for good measure. Still, it’s definitely worth checking out as P.T. is actually a terrific bite-sized horror experience and a glimpse of what could’ve been…
Poop Slinger (2019) – $976.35
And the rarest game on the PS4 bar none is… Poop Slinger! That’s right, this steamy pile of doo-doo is rarer than stepping on a heap of rocking horse droppings. What makes it so hard to find is pretty interesting to say the least.
You see, Limited Rare Games launched a physical run and set the release date for April 1, 2019. Suffice it to say, most collectors thought it was an April fools’ day prank, and so only 84 out of the 820 copies were actually sold. Amazingly, a sealed copy can fetch you up to $2,964 right now, so if you have one hidden somewhere in your house, count yourself super lucky!
