Easiest Platinum Trophies on PS5 & PS4 (Free)

Updated 6 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

The easiest free platinum trophies on PS5 and PS4 come from a handful of games that are either very short, have no difficulty requirements, or let you unlock everything by simply finishing the story. The best examples are My Name Is Mayo, Burly Men at Sea, and Donut County — all free via PlayStation Plus at various times, and all completable in under two hours. This guide lists the most accessible free platinums, explains how trophy rarity works, and helps you spot easy platinums before you commit time to a download.

What Makes a Platinum Trophy “Easy�?

An easy platinum usually shares a few clear traits. First, the game is short — often under five hours. Second, there are no difficulty-based trophies, so you never have to replay on “hard� or “insane.� Third, there are few collectibles, or the collectibles are easy to find without a guide. Finally, there are no online trophies that depend on other players or server availability.

Some games also let you unlock trophies by changing the system clock or by using built-in cheats, but those are rare. The most reliable easy platinums are narrative-driven indie games where the trophy list simply mirrors the story progression.

How to Check a Game’s Trophy List Before You Play

Before downloading a free game, you can look up its trophy list on a site like PSNProfiles or PlayStationTrophies. Look for these signs:

No gold or silver trophies — if the list is mostly bronze, it’s often easier.
Fewer than 20 trophies — shorter lists usually mean less grinding.
No “collect all� or “100%� trophies — these often require a guide.
No difficulty trophies — avoid anything that says “complete on hard.�
No online trophies — these can become unobtainable when servers shut down.

You can also check the completion time listed on those sites. Most easy platinums show a “time to platinum� of under 10 hours. Some are under an hour.

The Easiest Free Platinums on PS5 and PS4

Here are the most commonly cited free platinums, all of which have appeared on PlayStation Plus at some point. Note that “free� here means you got them through a PS Plus subscription, not that they are permanently free-to-play.

My Name Is Mayo (PS4) — You literally just tap a jar of mayonnaise. Platinum in about 30 minutes. There are two sequels with similar lists.
Burly Men at Sea (PS4, PS5) — A short storybook adventure. You play through the same story three times with different choices. About 1–2 hours.
Donut County (PS4, PS5) — A physics puzzle game where you swallow objects with a hole in the ground. The platinum requires finishing all levels and a few simple tasks. About 2–3 hours.
My Name Is Mayo 2 (PS4) — Same as the first, slightly longer but still under an hour.
My Name Is Mayo 3 (PS4) — Same formula, also under an hour.
Rogue Aces (PS4) — A simple arcade flight game. The platinum is mostly about completing missions, not high scores. About 3–4 hours.
Conan Exiles (PS4) — This one is a bit longer (10–15 hours) but has no difficulty or online trophies. It’s free on PS Plus occasionally, and the list is mostly about building and exploring.

Some free-to-play games like Brawlhalla or Rocket League have platinums, but they are not easy — they require thousands of wins or high ranks.

Why Some “Free� Platinums Disappear

Games that are free through PS Plus are only available during the month they are offered. Once you “purchase� them during that window, they stay in your library forever, but if you miss the month, you lose the chance. PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers also rotate games, so a title that was free last year might not be free now. This is why many trophy hunters keep an eye on the monthly lineup and immediately download anything with an easy list.

Also, some games have been delisted entirely, like P.T. (though it never had a platinum). Always check the PlayStation Store page for the current price and availability before assuming a game is still free.

Common Mistakes That Make Easy Platinums Harder

Even with an easy list, players often miss trophies by:

Skipping side content — some games require all side quests, not just the main story.
Not checking missable trophies — a few games have trophies that are impossible to get after a certain point, forcing a second playthrough.
Playing on the wrong difficulty — even if the game doesn’t have difficulty trophies, some lists require a specific mode.
Ignoring the trophy list until after finishing — always read the list before starting.

For example, Donut County has a trophy for “collect all hats� — if you miss one, you have to replay levels. It’s not hard, but it’s easier to follow a short guide.

How Long Does an Easy Platinum Actually Take?

Most easy platinums take between 30 minutes and 5 hours. Here’s a rough breakdown:

Under 1 hour: My Name Is Mayo series, Burly Men at Sea (if you rush).
1–3 hours: Donut County, Rogue Aces (if you’re decent at flying).
3–5 hours: Conan Exiles (if you follow a guide), some PS Plus indie games like Adam’s Venture: Origins.

Keep in mind that the first playthrough always takes longer because you’re learning the game. If you use a guide, you can cut that time in half.

Are There Any Truly Free-to-Play Easy Platinums?

If you don’t have PS Plus, your options are limited. Most free-to-play games have grindy or skill-based platinums. The closest to easy are:

Fortnite — no platinum trophy at all, but it has a lot of bronze trophies that are easy to get in the early game.
Warframe — the platinum is very long (100+ hours), but the early trophies are easy.
Genshin Impact — no platinum, but some trophies are simple.

In short, if you want a free easy platinum, you need PS Plus. The games themselves are “free� as part of the subscription, not free-to-play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a platinum trophy on PS5 from a PS4 game?
Yes. If you play a PS4 game on PS5, you earn the same trophy list. Some games have separate PS5 and PS4 lists, so you can earn the platinum twice (once on each version) — but that’s rare for free games.

What is the absolute fastest free platinum on PS4?
My Name Is Mayo is widely considered the fastest, taking around 30 minutes. You just press X repeatedly on a jar of mayonnaise.

Do I need PlayStation Plus to keep the free games?
For PS Plus monthly games, yes — you need an active subscription to play them. Once your subscription lapses, you lose access until you resubscribe. For permanently free-to-play games, no subscription is needed, but those platinums are not easy.

Are there any easy platinums on PS5 that are free right now?
Check the current PS Plus monthly games. Past months have included Donut County, Burly Men at Sea, and My Name Is Mayo. These rotate, so you’ll need to look at the current lineup on the PlayStation Store.

Is there a way to see a game’s completion time before I play it?
Yes. Websites like PSNProfiles and PlayStationTrophies show user-reported completion times. Look for “time to platinum� — if it’s under 5 hours, it’s likely easy.

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