Building a complete Evercade cartridge library is one of the most satisfying projects in retro gaming collecting. The range is big enough to feel like a proper challenge, but manageable enough that a full collection is genuinely achievable. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
How Evercade Cartridges Are Organised
Every Evercade cartridge has a number printed on the spine of the case. That number tells you exactly where it sits in the full collection — and it’s the clearest way to track your progress as a collector.
The library is split into three distinct series, each with its own colour-coded case:
- Console Games — Red Cases. The main series, covering licensed compilations of classic console games from publishers like Atari, Namco, Interplay, Rare, and many more.
- Arcade Games — Purple Cases. Dedicated arcade compilations, pulling together coin-op classics from Technos, Data East, Toaplan, TAITO, NEOGEO, and others.
- Home Computer Games — Blue Cases. A fantastic series focused on the C64, Amiga, and home computer era, featuring collections from Team17, Delphine Software, Llamasoft, and more.
Keeping track of all three series at once is much easier with the full Evercade cartridge library on Carts & Manuals — every cart, every number, all in one place.
The Console Games Series (Red Cases)
This is the biggest and most varied series. It includes heavy-hitters like Atari Collection 1 (Legacy), Namco Museum Collection 1 (Legacy), Rare Collection 1, and Tomb Raider Collection 1, alongside indie-focused releases like the Indie Heroes Collection 1 (Legacy) through Indie Heroes Collection 4.
Publisher series — Activision, Sunsoft, Gremlin, Piko, Interplay, Duke Nukem — each span multiple volumes, so if you love a particular publisher’s back catalogue, chances are there’s more than one cart to hunt down.
There are also some standout individual releases worth highlighting: Xenocrisis / Tanglewood, Full Void, Broken Sword Collection, and the upcoming Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack (bundled with the Evercade Nexus) are all must-haves for any serious collection.
The Arcade Games Series (Purple Cases)
If you’re an arcade fan, the purple cases are essential. The series covers coin-op legends from Technos Arcade 1 (Legacy) right through to multiple volumes of TAITO Arcade, NEOGEO Arcade, and Toaplan Arcade.
Highlights include Data East Arcade 1 and Data East Arcade 2, Irem Arcade 1 (Legacy), Windjammers, Karnov & Friends, and the Jaleco Arcade Collection 1. There’s genuine depth here — and more volumes keep arriving.
For recommendations on where to start, check out our guide to the best Evercade cartridges for arcade fans.
The Home Computer Series (Blue Cases)
The blue cases often fly under the radar, but they’re brilliant. The C64 Collection 1, The C64 Collection 2, and The C64 Collection 3 bring dozens of Commodore 64 classics to Evercade. Team17 Collection 1, Delphine Software Collection 1, Thalamus Collection 1, The Bitmap Brothers Collection 2, and Llamasoft Collection round out an excellent series for home computer fans.
Roguecraft DX also sits in this series — a newer indie release that fits the home computer aesthetic perfectly.
Legacy Cartridges — The Out-of-Print Ones
Some Evercade cartridges are no longer in production. When the licence to manufacture a cart expires and isn’t renewed, that cart becomes a Legacy cartridge — no new stock will ever be made. The only way to get one is second-hand.
This is one of the trickier parts of building a complete library, but it’s also part of what makes Evercade collecting genuinely interesting. The Evercade Legacy Cartridges page has the full list of discontinued carts, along with eBay links to help you track them down.
If you’re serious about completing the set, check the legacy list early. Some of these carts are harder to find than others, and prices on the second-hand market can vary significantly.
Tips for Finding Second-Hand Carts
Whether you’re hunting legacy carts or just filling gaps in your collection, here’s what works:
- eBay is the most reliable source for second-hand Evercade carts. Search by cartridge name and check sold listings to get a sense of fair prices before you bid.
- Facebook Marketplace and retro gaming groups can turn up bargains, especially from sellers who don’t know what they have.
- Retro gaming fairs and car boot sales are long shots, but Evercade carts do turn up — particularly the earlier releases.
- Retro gaming forums and Discord communities often have buy/sell/trade sections where fellow collectors offload duplicates at reasonable prices.
- Always check the cart number on the spine matches what you expect — it’s the quickest way to confirm you’ve got the right one.
Don’t Forget — There Are Announced Carts Too
Blaze Entertainment occasionally teases cartridges before full details are confirmed. One to watch right now: DOOM x Evercade, officially teased in February 2026 to mark id Software’s 35th anniversary. No games list, price, or release date yet — but it’s one to keep an eye on.
Original Manuals — A Collector’s Bonus
One of the things that makes Evercade collecting extra rewarding is the physical packaging — each cart comes with a manual. But did you know you can also browse original game manuals for many of the games in the Evercade library?
The Evercade manual scans section has a growing collection of original PDFs. Some of the most popular include the Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain manual, the Tomb Raider manual, the Duke Nukem 3D manual, and the Worms Armageddon manual.
There are also great scans for games like Another World, Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars, Earthworm Jim 2, California Games, R.C. Pro-Am, and The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy — perfect for diving deeper into the history of games in your collection.
Start With the Full Library List
The best first step for any Evercade collector is getting the full picture of what exists. Head to the Carts & Manuals page for the complete numbered library — console, arcade, and home computer — all in one place. From there, you’ll know exactly what you have, what you’re missing, and what to hunt for next.
Happy collecting!