Skeleton Krew
Skeleton Krew — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Skeleton Krew on?
- Skeleton Krew was released on Amiga CD32, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga.
- When did Skeleton Krew release?
- Skeleton Krew was first released on December 31, 1995.
About Skeleton Krew
The game takes place in the year 2062. A baddy named Moribund Kadaver has assumed control of a cryogenics plant near Monstro City. Kadaver is apparently a former mortician who has dabbled in cryogenics ever since he purchased Deadly Enforcement Aggressive Destruction Incorporated, aka DEAD Inc. Now he has the power to unleash mutants called Psykogenix on the population of Monstro City! The Military Ascertainment Department (MAD) has decided to call upon the world's most vicious mercenaries: the Skeleton Krew. Skeleton Krew has you choosing between three members of the deadly organization: Spine, Joint, and Rib. The object of the game is to make it through four planets on your way to stop Kadaver's nefarious plans.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Core Design
- Publisher
- Core Design
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction, Horror
Details via IGDB.
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1995 | $80 | $281 | $323 | Medium |
Also released on: Amiga CD32 · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Amiga. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $83 | $182 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $5.77 in Oct 2007, $74 five years ago, and $80 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $4.29 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.33 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $4.99 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $9.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $5.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.47 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $9.50 | $41 |
| Jan 2015 | $19.50 | $62 |
| Jan 2016 | $16.79 | $40 |
| Jan 2017 | $42 | $75 |
| Jan 2018 | $38 | $104 |
| Jan 2019 | $40 | $164 |
| Jan 2020 | $60 | $189 |
| Jan 2021 | $86 | $211 |
| Jan 2022 | $70 | $255 |
| Jan 2023 | $113 | $340 |
| Jan 2024 | $80 | $256 |
| Jan 2025 | $85 | $300 |
| Jan 2026 | $88 | $277 |
| Oct 2026 | $80 | $281 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | May 1995 | 743175791228 |
| Europe / PAL | 9 June 1995 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Med
A well-liked Core Design isometric shooter, and one of the priciest US carts.
Skeleton Krew is a two-player isometric action game developed and published by Core Design. It came out in North America in May 1995 and in Europe on 9 June 1995.
GameFan was enthusiastic in March 1995, praising its detail, original characters and soundtrack, and calling the three-quarter view and the two-player mode a joy. Its earlier preview had admired how Core packed the screen with sprites without slowdown or flicker.
What the press said at the time
“If you're into mindless blasters, this is definitely one of the best available without a shadow of a doubt. The inclusion of the simultaneous two-player mode is a huge plus, but the limited nature of the game might put many off.”
“Overall, Skeleton Krew is a decent two-player shooter, and once you've mastered the aiming you'll be able to blow away enemies with ease.”
Before you buy
Among US carts this is one of the priciest, and the risk tier is Medium. The European loose cart usually costs about the same as the US one, while a complete European copy usually costs noticeably less. At this price ask for a photo of the board.
Skeleton Krew screenshots
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