Your personal vault for managing your video game and retro-gaming collection — from the NES cartridge to the digital download. This guide shows you the essentials, gently.
RetroVault lets you list all your games and consoles in one place, know their value, and build a nice showcase to share if you want to.
Log in with the account you were given. Once inside, everything is saved automatically.
Get going by adding your first game (next section) or importing your list if you already have one.
Your collection is private by default. No one can see it unless you decide to make it public.
Two ways to add a game, your choice:
Scan the barcode or take a photo of the cover — RetroVault recognizes the game on its own.
Type the title and pick from the suggested list, with the right cover art.
You can also add your consoles and accessories (controllers, memory cards…), and even a missing platform if it isn't offered yet.
Remember to specify the game's condition (new, complete in box, loose…): that's what lets us estimate its value accurately.
Is your collection growing? Find everything in an instant:
Not sure what to play tonight? RetroVault can suggest a game from your collection based on your mood.
RetroVault automatically estimates the value of your games from market prices, taking their condition into account.
Follow the value evolution of your collection over time, like a little portfolio.
A "How much is it worth" tool gives you a quick estimate for a specific game, even before buying it.
Prices move: the same game is often worth much more complete in box than "loose". We explain all that further down in the glossary.
Not all your games are boxed? Link your Steam, GOG and Epic Games accounts to import your digital libraries in a few clicks.
RetroVault isn't just an inventory — there's plenty to enjoy:
Achievements to unlock as your collection and activity grow (volume, rarity, regions, reflexes…).
Mini-games: the Daily Guess and the Quiz to test how well you know your own collection.
Handy tools: Controller test, Screen test (dead pixels, test patterns) and Reflex test — in two modes (simple reaction + Whack-a-mole), with records and leaderboards.
Nice renders to share: collector business card, cover wall, fullscreen mode…
The Skin Wardrobe: climb the collector tiers (from Rookie to Mythic) to unlock avatar frames, name effects, profile backgrounds, and even entire interface themes — each with its own day and night version.
New to retro-gaming? Here are the basics to find your way around.
A video game's value mostly depends on four things: its condition (complete or not, damaged or pristine), its rarity, its region (a Japanese import can be worth more or less than a European copy), and current demand. RetroVault relies on actual market prices to give you an estimate, but the fair price always remains "what someone is willing to pay".
The game on its own — the cartridge or disc, without box or manual.
Complete: the box, the manual and the game, everything is there.
New, still shrink-wrapped, never opened. Usually the most sought-after.
A separate piece, useful for completing a game bought loose.
The main regions: Europe (PAL), North America (NTSC-U) and Japan (NTSC-J). This affects compatibility and value.
What matters most is the fun: collect what you love before thinking about resale.
More detailed guides on the RetroVault site:
These guides are also available in French, Spanish and German via the language selector at the top of each page.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your collection is private by default. It's only visible if you voluntarily enable your public showcase.
Do I have to enter everything by hand?
No — barcode scanning and cover photos do most of the work for you.
Can I share my collection without people needing an account?
Yes. Your public showcase opens with a simple link, no login required for visitors.
Does it work on mobile?
Absolutely. RetroVault works great from a phone, including for scanning your games.
I found an issue, how do I report it?
Use the feedback button 💬 in the app: your message goes straight to the team.
I forgot my password, what do I do?
On the login page, click "Forgot password?" and enter your email: if an account exists, a link to choose a new one will be sent by email (valid for 2 hours).
What is the Skin Wardrobe?
A wardrobe of cosmetics (avatar frames, backgrounds, interface themes…) you unlock as your collection grows. Purely visual: no impact on your data or your value estimate.
Want to show off your collection? Activate your public showcase: you get a link to share (Instagram bio, QR code, with friends…), and no one needs an account to view it.
You stay in control: you can turn off your showcase at any time, and choose what you show. You sign in with your username or email address.