The Rarest PS2 Games (& How Much They're Worth)

The PlayStation 2 remains the highest-selling video game console of all time, more than two decades after it was released in 2000. Plenty of elements contributed to the system's success, but the PS2's strongest selling point will always be its library. Frankly, the console might have the best selection of games ever, some of which are bona fide classics that are relatively accessible nowadays. However, certain PS2 games are so expensive that they might make you balk at their price tags.

The most valuable PlayStation 2 games of all time tend to be those that fell into obscurity or didn't release in multiple markets. However, there are a few expensive PS2 games based on well-recognized IPs that, for whatever reason, have become rare collector's pieces over time.

May 2026 Update

• Added God Hand
• Added Coraline
• Added The Guy Game
• Updated Prices

All values for Loose, Complete In Box, and New prices were taken from PriceCharting.com on May 18, 2026. Also, these are the rarest NTSC PS2 games, so we are not including PAL and Japan.

We are also prioritizing single games, although two compilations are included as they are pretty neat.

28 Def Jam: Fight for NY

Complete In Box Price: $216.58

Following up Def Jam Vendetta, Def Jam: Fight for NY is a top contender for the greatest fighting game on the PS2, which is saying something. Featuring an absurdly impressive array of hip-hop artists who were massive during that era, Fight for NY is a time capsule that has also aged shockingly well, as the combat is absolutely fantastic and gloriously over-the-top. While still featuring wrestling like Vendetta, the sequel covers way more fighting styles, making it more of an MMA game.

Def Jam: Fight for NY was and still is a popular game, which might explain why every version costs a pretty penny. The standard PS2 release is the most expensive, although you will likely need to spend over $100 to buy any version within the United States. The game was never released on PC, and that will never change.

27 Coraline

Complete In Box Price: $224.75

Coraline is one of the best animated movies of the 2000s, so you would think its game is more well-known. Personally, I never even knew that an adaptation was released, but going by its generally negative reception, maybe that was for the better. Every version of the game is fairly expensive, but the PS2 NTSC release is comfortably the most, as it is the only one with a CIB price over $200.

Apparently, it was an action-adventure game that focuses on puzzles and mini-games, which makes sense for a kids' movie tie-in project; that said, considering the source material, horror might have been a better pick for Coraline, or something that only loosely stuck to the movie and instead went for a more over-the-top adventure with action combat. Sort of like The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge, which is also on the PS2.

26 Chulip

Complete In Box Price: $226.50

Want to know a trick for predicting whether a game is rare? Look at its name, and if your first thought is "what the heck is that?" then that might be a sign.

To be fair, Chulip isn't that small of a game and might be familiar to some people, but it led a strange life that doomed it to relative obscurity. Punchline's adventure sim debuted in 2002 in Japan, which would have been the perfect time for a Western release. Unfortunately, the North American version didn't launch until February 2007, a whole 3 months after the PS3's debut. At that point, it was basically sent out to die.

In 2012, Chulip was released as a PS2 classic, making it playable on the PS3 for anybody who can access the store via their console. It isn't available for the PS4 and PS5.

25 Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 [Limited Edition]

Complete In Box Price: $230.79

Starting things off with a really cool limited edition, this version of DBZ Budokai 3 comes in a unique box and features a Broly chibi toy and a Dragon Ball toy. Here is an ongoing listing of the limited edition.

Like most of the entries on this list, this package's value has very little to do with the actual game, as Budokai 3 is relatively easy and cheap to obtain. It is all about that box and toys within, and this limited edition tends to show up in listings fairly frequently. You would need to keep an eye out for a CIB listing, as new versions are almost unheard of.

24 Samurai Western

Complete In Box Price: $232.50

A largely forgotten PS2 gem, Samurai Western is a Way of the Samurai spin-off that puts the focus squarely on hack and slash combat rather than incorporating some RPG and adventure elements. Considering Acquire's mainline entries are also pretty niche and underrated in their own right, it is really not a surprise that Samurai Western has mostly slipped by the wayside, especially since it got fairly middling reviews.

Clunky as the gameplay can be at times, this game can be a lot of fun, and I would definitely recommend it to anybody who loves Way of the Samurai. Honestly, I prefer Samurai Western to the two WOTS games on the PS2, just because the combat is my favorite part of all these titles. There is little reason to revisit the original WOTS due to the existence of the 3rd and 4th entries, but Samurai Western is still worth tracking down.

23 God Hand

Complete In Box Price: $233.21

Coming out in late 2006, just before the release of the PS3, God Hand was always going to face an uphill battle for exposure, and it would take a while for the game to become regarded as an all-time great. Clover Studio's other 2006 release, Okami, is more well-known due to its countless re-releases, but God Hand is arguably just as good, and it definitely has better combat since it has better combat than 99% of games.

If you aren't familiar with God Hand, it is essentially a 3D beat 'em up, albeit one that gives you an absurd range of moves that can be customized to create unique combo chains. The campaign is very difficult, but it is rewarding and, at times, unapologetically silly. If you love PlatinumGames' releases like Madworld, definitely track down God Hand. Hopefully, Capcom will remake it one day.

22 Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence [Limited Edition]

Complete In Box Price: $243.74

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence is just an all-around great deal, as we are talking about the definitive version of arguably the best PS2 game. If you just want a standard copy of the game, Subsistence will not set you back too badly, provided you don't try to find a new version. However, the limited edition is a different beast entirely, as it is far harder to find than the base iteration. Along with coming in a box, this version has an additional disc containing a 3.5-hour movie using the cinematics. That's a nice addition to have, but the real selling point is the cool-as-all-hell box.

Even with the release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, I would still recommend playing the original version if you can get your hands on it. Some of Subsistence's value has diminished due to Metal Gear Online no longer being available, but the game also comes with a few changes and new features.

21 The Guy Game

Complete In Box Price: $245.56

Going from one of the best PS2 games to one of the worst, The Guy Game is, well, barely a game. Its claim to fame is the fact that it is one of the only "adult" games on the console, and the fact that it managed to get an M-17+ ESRB rating rather than an Adults Only one was pretty surprising. Technically, for a time, the game could have been purchased from your local GameStop. However, The Guy Game was pulled from distribution once an injunction came in claiming one of the women was underage.

20 Goosebumps HorrorLand (With Goosebumps Calling All Creeps Book)

Complete In Box Price: $259.33

A fairly forgotten game, Goosebumps HorrorLand lets fans of the books travel to the eponymous theme park, where they can engage in mini-games, meet identifiable characters from the books, and collect Monster Cards. Although unlikely to keep the interest of people who are not into the books, HorrorLand is a fun love letter to this part of the franchise, so it might be worth tracking down if you love Goosebumps.

That said, you might want to just try finding a standard copy of the game, which is cheap across all platforms. In comparison, this special edition costs an arm and a leg, solely due to its rarity rather than the quality of the content. Along with the game, this version came with a sleeve and Calling All Creeps!, a Goosebumps novel that came out in 1996 and is not all that difficult to find.

19 Robot Alchemic Drive

Complete In Box Price: $299.94

A somewhat forgotten PS2 game, and one of Enix's last solo publications before its merger with Square, Robot Alchemic Drive allows players to live their mecha dreams as they become pilots charged with protecting Earth from an alien invasion. While offering a 2v2 mode, the game has a pretty lengthy campaign that features multiple playable characters and mecha; however, the twist is that the pilots control their robot from the ground via a remote, a perspective that helps sell the fights as larger-than-life. While not game-changing or anything, Robot Alchemic Drive is a great love letter to old-school big robot anime, manga, and movies.

The Japanese version, Gigantic Drive, tends to go for about 1/5th the price of the Western release, the latter of which is quite rare nowadays. If you manage to find Robot Alchemic Drive for cheap somewhere, I recommend picking it up, even if you aren't that into giant robots.