Guide: The Easiest Games to Platinum

It's been years since games were simple adventures that took your character from left to right. With large games, immense worlds, and diverse gameplay mechanics planned, games have become experiences that can take hours or maybe days to complete. But they're not infinite. And developers have to think of ways to justify that price and get players to play those games more than once.

Then came trophies. Collectibles unlockable under certain conditions, they forced players to explore, revisit games, or replay everything again to get them. Obtaining them all is called "platinuming" the game. For some players, a game is only complete after unlocking all available trophies. These are the "platinum hunters."

If you enjoy platinuming games, you know that some are extremely difficult to achieve, thanks to some trophies that take days, even weeks (sometimes even years) to obtain. Some other games, due to their online connection requirements and server closures, make it impossible to obtain some trophies. On the other hand, there are some that are actually quite easy and straightforward to platinum.

Let's talk about 10 games that have easy-to-obtain platinums, either because the game guides you to them easily or because of some kind of trick you can use. If you have any questions, leave a comment.

Infamous: Second Son

Infamous: Second Son may seem like one of those games with a trophy list full of boring stages, but in practice, it's much more straightforward. Yes, you'll need to complete some side quests, play through the game twice (once as the hero, once as the villain), and collect all the collectibles. But the game itself helps with this: the maps show exactly where every necessary item is, including missions and collectibles. The main obstacle here is time, as it requires two playthroughs, but with the main campaign lasting an average of 10 hours, even that's not really a problem.

Persona 5 Strikers

While Persona 5 and Royal are too long to be practical in this sense—each easily exceeding 100 hours—Strikers is more straightforward.

You can earn all 47 trophies in a single playthrough, with only a few extra moments in New Game+ to earn a specific trophy that requires starting a new game. The platinum here can be earned in less than half the time it would take to finish Persona 5's main story. It's almost a gift for those who enjoy the characters and want a lighter challenge.

Rocket League

Rocket League does have some weird trophies, like scoring a goal while backing up, but the big advantage is that you can pretty much manipulate the environment you play in. Don't feel like dealing with online opponents? No problem, just join an offline match without bots and calmly complete the trophy requirements. The game allows you to work smart instead of pushing yourself too hard. It can take time if you want to play and collect trophies, but if you focus solely on unlockables, there's no real mystery. Just tick off the achievement list while having fun.

The Walking Dead: Season One

The Walking Dead: Season One shows how a game almost entirely focused on narrative can make life easier for those who want to achieve Platinum. All you have to do is play from beginning to end, enjoying the story. You don't even need to make every decision or see every alternate dialogue. Just the basics are enough to guarantee 100%. And the same goes for other TellTale titles, such as Tales from the Borderlands, Game of Thrones, The Wolf Among Us, and others. Just progress through the story and the trophies will trickle down naturally. It's the kind of game that rewards curiosity more than skill.

The Order: 1886

The game had its moment of hype and then faded into obscurity due to mixed reviews, but one thing no one can deny: it delivers a simple and quick platinum. There are only 22 trophies in total, almost all of which can be achieved in a single playthrough. Since the game lasts about 6 hours, you can finish it in a leisurely weekend. And what's more, many of the trophies are combat-related, meaning that simply by playing normally and not shying away from combat, you'll unlock a good portion of the list.

Ratchet and Clank (2016)

Even with a considerable number of trophies—47—most are directly tied to the game's natural progression. Defeating bosses, advancing through levels, and exploring planets is enough to earn you almost everything. What's left are a few collectibles and extra challenges, but nothing out of the ordinary. It doesn't require maximum difficulty, a thousand replays, or hidden trophies with absurd conditions. Just enjoy the campaign and pay attention to a few details along the way, and you'll be platinum-winning in no time.

Life Is Strange

Life is Strange is a game whose structure is based on choices and observation of the story, which makes everything very intuitive. You unlock most of the trophies simply by playing carefully and without rushing. There are 60 trophies in total, which may seem like a lot at first glance, but the vast majority are tied to fixed moments or easily repeatable actions. If you're the type who enjoys exploring each scenario thoroughly, you won't have any trouble, as some trophies are tied to taking photos of specific moments or tiny details, like a bird landing in a certain spot or something similar. And if you happen to miss something, the game lets you go back to previous chapters to fix it.

Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4 isn't the kind of game where you give everything away just for finishing the story (including an ending you just have to wait for), but the open-world structure helps a lot. Most trophies are earned simply by playing and engaging with the extra content, such as taking enemy outposts, using weapons creatively, and exploring the map. The game encourages experimentation, and many of the trophies are about just that: trying out different ways to resolve combat, blowing up everything, or deciphering situations. If you don't mind spending some free time exploring, the platinum comes without any major hassle.

Minecraft

Minecraft might not seem like an obvious choice, especially since it has 127 trophies in total—a daunting number. But if you take a closer look, you'll realize that many of these trophies involve basic actions. Crafting a sign, cooking a pig, donning armor... These are things most players already do naturally while playing. The key here is to understand that Minecraft doesn't have a rigid progression structure, so it all depends on your desire to explore. If you're organized and follow a checklist, you can gradually complete the trophies without stress.

Ghost of Tsushima

Despite being a large game, with an extensive map and plenty of missions, Ghost of Tsushima doesn't complicate the platinum-achieving process. This is because it offers tools that make the player's life much easier. Using the Traveler's Outfit, for example, you can easily track collectibles. And once you finish the main story, practically all the icons you need to complete the game 100% appear on the map. It may take a few extra hours to clear everything, but there are no missing trophies or anything that will force you to replay the game. Just mark the activities and clear the areas calmly.

If you're looking for a quick and easy platinum, some games really make things easier. While many titles require dozens of hours and extreme dedication to reach 100%, there's a very specific category of games that do the opposite: they offer trophies in a matter of minutes and with very little effort. And the best part is, they're not limited to PlayStation—there are options for PC and Xbox as well.

One of the most well-known examples is My Name is Mayo. The game has become almost a joke among trophy hunters, precisely because all you have to do is repeatedly click on a jar of mayonnaise. There are only 51 trophies, all tied to repeated actions you perform in the same scenario. In less than 20 minutes, you're guaranteed a platinum. There's no challenge, no engaging story, but it fulfills its mission of delivering trophies without the hassle.

Another title that takes this idea to the extreme is Tokyo Run. Here, the platinum comes in about five minutes. The game is extremely simple, with basic gameplay and virtually no real difficulty. It's the kind of game designed specifically for quick platinum achievements. The same goes for games like Jumping Burger, Jumping Sushi, and their various variants, which follow the same logic: hold a button for a few seconds, repeat the process, and all the trophies are unlocked.

On Xbox, there's the curious case of Dash of Destruction. Released as a promotional game, it offers all the achievements in under 15 minutes. The structure is simple, with straightforward objectives and virtually no risk of failure. It's one of those titles that doesn't even try to hide the fact that it's there just to quickly rack up a gamerscore.

PC players will also find good options. A Bird Story, for example, has only a single achievement, and the game can be completed in under an hour. It's a narrative-driven and very simple title, made by the same creators of To the Moon. If your goal is to complete 100% on Steam with little effort, this is a great starting point. Another good example is Donut County, which, despite having more achievements, is so short and straightforward that it takes less than two hours to unlock everything.

Now, tell us: Which game did you platinum? Was it quick? Do you have any recommendations? Leave a comment and let's chat.