Gaiflame
TurboGrafx-16 · 1987
About this game
Mecha strategy game developed by Masaya in 1987.
Gaiflame is a turn-based strategy game from Masaya that was released on a number of Japanese home computers, as well as the PC Engine.
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No version of the game was ever released outside of Japan.
The player moves around mecha and jet units around a world map, trying to conquer as much territory from the forces of darkness as possible in order to repel them.
When two opposing sets of troops occupy the same area, the game switches to a hexagonal grid where the two forces clash.
When units meet in combat, the game uses animated cutaways demonstrating the exchange of damage.
Gaiflame is considered a precursor to Masaya's Langrisser series, along with Gaia no Monshou and Elthlead.
About TurboGrafx-16
Known as the PC Engine in Japan, the TurboGrafx-16 (1989) punched well above its small form factor but never found a large audience in North America, leading to one of the smallest console libraries of its generation in the West. That limited Western release makes complete, boxed TurboGrafx-16 games some of the scarcer finds in retro console collecting today.
Gamevaro tracks Gaiflame for TurboGrafx-16 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 Gaiflame 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 TG16 release dates back to 1987.
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €102.90 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Gaiflame, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common TurboGrafx-16 titles.
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 Gaiflame worth?
Gaiflame for TurboGrafx-16 is currently worth €102.90 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gaiflame rare?
Gaiflame has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common TurboGrafx-16 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Gaiflame?
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.
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