The Nintendo 64 brings back a lot of memories to a lot of people. For many, the N64 represents the glory days of couch co-op gaming, sitting with friends around an old TV, blowing on the cartridge when it didn't work — even though that wasn't quite good for it — munching on some snacks and duking it out in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros.

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Nostalgia aside, the N64 had plenty of notable games; many of which proved monumentally influential to the gaming industry as a whole. Some remain incredibly rare to this day, making them some of the most expensive N64 games ever and helping them to take pride of place on the shelves of collectors luckily enough to own them.

All prices were taken from PriceCharting.com and were accurate at the time of publication.

15 Indiana Jones And The Infernal Machine ($298)

The first 3D installment of the franchise, Indiana Jones And The Infernal Machine is not only a great game in many aspects, but also a critical title for the Indiana Jones series. In the game, players navigate beautifully built environments, overcome enemies, solve intricate puzzles, and make their way across hard-to-reach platforms for 17 levels.

Although it is not as well-known as some other titles on the platform, this entry earned a special place in the hearts of fans of the series and adventurers alike. As time has passed though, it's become one of the rarest games for the N64, leading to prices for the game going through the roof in recent years.

14 Starshot Space Circus Fever ($342)

Despite having clunky and hard-to-master controls, Starshot Space Circus Fever was loved by the community for the unique unsettling feeling that players felt while playing it. Another questionable aspect of the game is its ending, with many players left wondering whether they may have gotten the bad ending even though there wasn't one.

All things aside, the game is still considered a classic, albeit an infamous one, and is among the rarest games on the console. Players can expect to spend around $350 for a complete in box copy, and around twice that for one that's new and sealed.

13 Goemon's Great Adventure ($372)

Hosting peculiar elements and highly stressful Japanese themes, it's not all that surprising that the Mystical Ninja franchise never quite took off in the West. It perhaps deserved a better fate though, especially the more accessible 2.5D platforming sequels on the N64.

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Players take on the role of the wild-haired ninja Goemon as he ventures through forests, mountains, and other colorful lands in a fantasy version of Edo Period Japan. At least in the West, this game goes for nearly $500 complete in the box, making it one of the most expensive N64 games for collectors.

12 Castlevania Legacy Of Darkness ($403)

When compared to the rougher Castlevania 64, 1999's Legacy of Darkness shines more from a gameplay standpoint — by adhering more to classic franchise elements. Still, the game managed to get overshadowed by both its N64 counterpart and the more popular PlayStation titles like Symphony of the Night and Castlevania Chronicles.

Still, the novelty of a 3D Castlevania game and the draw of offering a remake of the original did draw some hardcore fans to the title. Since this prequel wasn't particularly well-received, it soon became one of the rarest N64 games, which explains why the cartridge alone typically has an asking price of well over a hundred dollars.

11 Big Mountain 2000 ($430)

A winter-sports-themed game, Big Mountain 2000 was a hit thanks to its simple but hard-to-master controls, smooth gameplay, and relatively good graphics. In the game, players race down various slopes on their skis while trying to manage their stamina and overcome any obstacle they come across on the track.

The game owes its place among the rarest and most expensive Nintendo 64 games not because of its popularity, but because of how unlikely it is to find a complete copy online. This scarcity has led to the price climbing massively in recent years, with the complete in box price fast approaching the $500 mark.

10 Snowboard Kids 2 ($438)

Published by Atlus for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Snowboard Kids 2 is the sequel to the original Snowboard Kids game. As the name suggests, players race through various tracks on their snowboards doing tricks and navigating through obstacles.

Additionally, there are numerous characters to choose from, each with their own set of skills and abilities. With its colorful visuals and fast pace, Snowboard Kids 2 offered players a smooth and entertaining racing experience. The multiplayer feature also helped the game to gain popularity among couch co-op players.

9 Daikatana ($532)

Although the game wasn't reviewed all that well by critics, Daikatana had some good aspects to it. The unique environments implemented in the game and its level design were actually pretty good and went some way toward living up to the pre-release hype even if other areas of the game ultimately let it down.

The game was originally released for PC in 2000 and later for various other platforms such as the Gameboy Color and the Nintendo 64. The problematic development phase of the game, its impact on the gaming industry, and the hype surrounding it before it was released helped Daikatana to become a rare and noteworthy title despite its flaws.

8 Rat Attack! ($685)

During an era in which most studios, Nintendo included, were stressing flashier 3D romps, Pure Entertainment took a simpler, more grounded approach; at least in terms of presentation. In the multiplayer game Rat Attack!, players assume the role of intelligent lab rats set on dominating the world.

However, to achieve this, they'll have to collect groups of rats via lasso as they pour into small rooms and frantically scurry about. While silly and shallow, its current asking prices are anything but, especially when it comes to the super-rare new-in-box copies of the game.

7 Transformers Beast Wars Transmetals ($693)

This one-on-one brawler brings the vibe of an early Virtua Fighter romp, overlayed with a Transformers motif. Specifically, the game is an extension of the Beast Wars cartoon and toy line, allowing fans to throw down with their favorite Transformer bot.

While it's a rather straightforward fighter, the game adds depth with its energon resistance gauge which restricts attacks when depleted. The unique Beast and Vehicle Mode forms further add Transformers-branded flair to the experience. Its late release and lack of attention relegated this to obscurity, and the cart now sells for well over a hundred dollars.

6 Bomberman 64 The Second Attack ($845)

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack is one of the rarest N64 games due to a variety of combining factors. For one thing, it received poor reviews, which significantly hurt its sales. It also received minimal advertising from Hudson Soft, so not many people even knew that it existed.

Finally, it was released quite late in the console's life cycle, with the GameCube's arriving the following year. As a result, finding a complete copy of the game is exceedingly difficult, although they do still pop up on sites like eBay from time to time.

5 Worms Armageddon ($1,017)

Worms Armageddon is an appealing turn-based tactics game from Team17. Despite initially being released exclusively on PC, it was ported to the Nintendo 64 in March 2000. Finding the cartridge for sale at online stores isn't very hard, with these loose copies typically selling for around $250.

However, complete editions of Worms Armageddon are significantly harder to find and are among the most expensive N64 games. The current price for a new and sealed version of Worms Armageddon is around $3,000, which is a ridiculous amount given how common other versions of the game are.

4 F1 Racing Championship ($1,706)

Racing games took off in the 3D landscape of the late '90s and early 2000s. One offering from the N64 lineup was F1 Racing Championship, which was also available for PC at the time. The game wasn't super popular on the N64 though, and cartridges of the game have become something of a rarity as a result.

The current price for a loose copy is somewhere in the region of $530, though its value is thanks to it being a rare N64 game. A complete copy of the game could fetch close to two thousand dollars, with new and sealed ones regularly selling for more than five.

3 Super Bowling ($1,836)

The fact that barely anybody has heard of Super Bowling is what makes the game so rare and expensive. Super Bowling was released in North America on January 15, 2001, close to the end of the console's life span. The N64's successor, the GameCube, launched eight months later.

The niche aspect of bowling video games, combined with the console's impending discontinuation, resulted in very few copies of the game being manufactured. As such, copies can go for as little as $500, for the cartridge itself, to as much as $2,000 for a complete package, making it one of the few late N64 games worth money.

2 Stunt Racer 64 ($2,300)

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Stunt Racer 64 remains one of the rarest games for the Nintendo 64. Even back in the day, this game failed to make an impact. It was overshadowed by the mighty behemoth that was Mario Kart 64. It was also released exclusively through Blockbuster video, adding to its incredible rarity.

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A run-of-the-mill loose copy of this arcade racer will set collectors back about $340, and that's as cheap as it gets. Obtaining a new, complete edition will mean spending thousands more, making this one of the most expensive Nintendo 64 games around.

1 ClayFighter Sculptor's Cut ($4,804)

ClayFighter: Sculptor's Cut is an updated version of the game ClayFighter 63 1/3. It was released as a Blockbuster rental exclusive, meaning that it couldn't even be purchased. As such, most people argue that this is one of the rarest Nintendo 64 games in existence.

Those who want a copy are going to have to cough up some major dough. The cartridge alone will cost upwards of a thousand dollars, but a complete edition typically runs for around $5,000. This is a true collector's gem and also the most expensive N64 game currently in existence.

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