Splatterhouse 3
Splatterhouse 3 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Splatterhouse 3 on?
- Splatterhouse 3 was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did Splatterhouse 3 release?
- Splatterhouse 3 was first released on March 19, 1993.
About Splatterhouse 3
Splatterhouse 3 is a video game released by Namco for the Mega Drive/Genesis in 1993. It is the sequel to Splatterhouse 2 and was one of the first games to be given a rating by Sega's own Videogame Rating Council.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Now Production
- Publisher
- Namco
- Themes
- Action, Horror
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1993 | $75 | $258 | — | 3 reviews | Medium |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese release (Splatterhouse Part 3) | $125 | $313 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $41 in Oct 2007, $78 five years ago, and $80 as of Oct 2026.
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| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $30 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $27 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $30 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $24 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $22 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $33 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $34 | $63 |
| Jan 2015 | $38 | $110 |
| Jan 2016 | $57 | $100 |
| Jan 2017 | $50 | $149 |
| Jan 2018 | $50 | $133 |
| Jan 2019 | $50 | $136 |
| Jan 2020 | $62 | $143 |
| Jan 2021 | $60 | $196 |
| Jan 2022 | $96 | $282 |
| Jan 2023 | $100 | $300 |
| Jan 2024 | $75 | $286 |
| Jan 2025 | $75 | $218 |
| Jan 2026 | $75 | $240 |
| Oct 2026 | $80 | $235 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | August 1993 | 722674020206 |
| Japan | 19 March 1993 | — |
- Region
- JP+NA
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Med
A gory Genesis brawler with a map, timed levels and multiple endings, and one of the priciest US carts.
Splatterhouse 3 is a beat-'em-up from Now Production, published by Namco for the Genesis, and the sequel to Splatterhouse 2. It came out in Japan on 19 March 1993 and in North America in August 1993. It was one of the first games rated by Sega's own Videogame Rating Council, which gave it an MA-13 rating in North America for graphic violence and gore.
It adds a map, time limits and multiple endings to the series formula.
What the press said at the time
| Diehard GameFan Volume 1, Issue 5 | April 1993 | Splatterhouse 3 is one of those games that could only come out on the Genesis, another reason why |
| AllGame | 4/5 | |
| Mega Action | 85% |
“Splatterhouse 3 is one of those games that could only come out on the Genesis, another reason why | am a loyal Sega user. It’s loaded with fun, addicting play”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Before you buy
Among US carts this one is among the very pricier ones. The Japanese cart usually costs more again, particularly loose, and it has a different cartridge shape. For this much money, ask for a photo of the board and check carefully that the cart is a real one.
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