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If you're aiming to elevate your PlayStation trophy rank and demonstrate your gaming expertise, focus on securing Platinum trophies. These trophies are a mark of distinction, showing that you've conquered every challenge a game presents.
Platinum trophies elevate your PlayStation Network’s Trophy Rank far beyond what bronze, silver, or gold trophies can achieve. Since Sony’s recent Trophy system update, their value has skyrocketed, though they remain just as challenging to earn.
Strategies for Securing Platinum Trophies
Bronze and silver-tier trophies can be easily obtained by simply playing through a game in a standard way. Gold trophies, on the other hand, demand additional dedication, such as excelling in multiplayer modes, overcoming bonus challenges, or finishing all side content—sometimes repeatedly.
Platinum trophies, however, are only granted once you’ve achieved every other trophy in a game. Given that many modern games boast expansive, content-rich worlds that can take dozens—or even hundreds—of hours to explore, securing a Platinum trophy requires significantly more effort than merely completing the main storyline.
However, there are some exceptions.
The Simplest Platinum Trophies to Achieve on PS4 and PS5
As avid Trophy hunters have discovered, numerous games allow you to earn Platinum trophies in just 10-15 hours—and some take even less time. You can download several smaller titles from the PlayStation Network and rack up five or six Platinum Trophies in a matter of hours. The downside? Some of these games might be of questionable quality.
If you’re determined to climb to Trophy Rank 999 at any cost, there are numerous low-effort Platinum trophies to exploit. A fantastic starting point is Cultured Vultures’ compilation of the 50 Easiest PS4 Platinum Trophies; most games listed can be completed in under 10 hours (some in as little as 60 minutes or less). Even those slightly exceeding 10 hours are typically straightforward. Some standout titles include:
Grim Fandango
Goat Simulator
Life is Strange
Most of the Telltale narrative games
Day of the Tentacle Remastered (yes!)
Chickens on the Road (?)
For PlayStation 5 exclusives, Platget’s guide to the best PS5 launch titles for Platinum trophies is invaluable. Platget also evaluates new games based on their Trophy requirements, making it a site worth bookmarking to stay updated on the latest releases.
Additionally, the PS4 subreddit’s “Trophy Hunting Society” thread is an excellent resource for game recommendations and connecting with fellow Trophy enthusiasts.
