The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
PC · 2013
About this game
This is the first title of the Trails of Cold Steel subseries in The Legend of Heroes series of JRPGs.
It follows the adventures of Rean and his friends as they go to a prestigious military academy and travel the continent.
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The battle system is turn-based where you move characters around and unleash skills (known as Arts and Crafts) that can reach multiple enemies.
It's a lot like Chrono Trigger in that these skills affect enemies within a line, circle, or box.
Character progression is interesting as you equip various orbs to enhance stats, learn new skills, and acquire interesting bonuses.
It's a lot like the Materia system in Final Fantasy VII although it's far less easy to exploit.
When exploring locations, you can slash at enemies before starting battles in order to gain an advantage, uncover many treasure chests, and speak to loads of unique characters while checking off a list of side-quests.
About PC
PC gaming spans over four decades, from early DOS titles to today's massive Steam and digital-storefront libraries. Because "PC" covers everything from 1990s CD-ROM releases to current AAA titles, it's the single largest platform by game count on Gamevaro. For collectors, PC gaming splits into two very different worlds: physical big-box releases from the 1990s and 2000s (increasingly collectible, especially complete-in-box with original manuals and inserts) and the modern digital library, which Gamevaro tracks for portfolio and spending purposes even though it has no resale market.
Gamevaro tracks The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel for PC 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 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 PC release dates back to 2013.
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-14 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-13 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-12 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-11 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-10 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-09 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-08 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-07 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-06 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-05 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-04 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-03 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-02 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-08-01 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-31 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-30 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-29 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-28 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-27 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-26 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-25 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-24 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-23 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-22 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-21 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-20 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-19 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-18 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
| 2026-07-17 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €39.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel worth?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel for PC is currently worth €39.99 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel rare?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?
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.
Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is currently worth €39.99 loose, versus €34.50 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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