For many, Trophy hunting onPlayStationis a proper pastime, with some gamers spending countless hours building up a collection of achievements that they can feel truly proud of. However, sometimes after a time-consuming or difficult Trophy hunt it can be fun to wind down with some easy lists. Fortunately for those looking to do a bit of stat-padding, there is no shortage of shovelware on thePlayStationStore.
Though many will look down on laughablyeasy Trophy gamesthat can be Platinumed in five minutes or less, some find them oddly relaxing and satisfying. January’s lineup will look familiar to those who have kept up with easy Trophy games, as there are some new entries in ongoing series as well as fresh games in genres known for providing easy achievements. Though no game on this list will reward players with Trophies to be proud of, all will help them climb their way up to level 999.
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All The Easy PlayStation Trophy Games Released in January 2023
Note: All games are ordered by time required to unlock the Platinum Trophy.
Breaking Down January 2023’s Easy Trophy Games
First and foremost, Trophy hunters will likely notice thatclicker gamesremain an easy route to take for some quick achievements. Four newJumpinggames released in January, all of which also get aTURBOvariant. Players can buy each version twice for PS4 and PS5 lists, too, meaning that there are 16 potential Platinums for what is essentially the same game. All that players will need to do for each is spend a few minutes pressing a button.
For those looking for super quick and cheap Platinums, there are a few titles worth noting. For just $1.50, gamers can get access to the quickest Platinum of the month, the self-explanatoryFind The Bug. Reminiscent of theQuizgames, this Platinum only takes 30 seconds to get and could end up sparking a series.Flipyis just slightly lengthier at a minute-long, and it taks its players with lining up some colored blocks as they drop onto a tower. It is only $2, though forTrophy hunterswith just $1 to spare,Welcome to the World of Nik and Katcan be cleared in two minutes with some basic jumping skills.Astro and Suzy Go To The Beachmay take a bit longer at 20 minutes, but for $1, it’s a steal.
PlayStation Plus Premium users get access to another easy Platinum through their subscription, as they can exploit the rewind function to clearSuper Stardust Portable’s list in a few hours with minimal difficulty. Just like with thePS Plus Premium gamePinball Heroes, there are two stacks available, so fans of twin stick shooters could snag a couple shiny Platinums for their Trophy cases. Though there are far better games available within thePlayStationStore, those simply seeking to add to their Trophy counts may want to snag a few of January’s visual novels or cheesy jumping games.
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