Some of the rarest platinum trophies in gaming history are surprising

In late March 2026, a player from Tqvry made history as the first person ever to earn the platinum trophy for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus. The trophy has long been considered one of the hardest platinums to obtain in any game, due to the fact that a player must complete all missions in Turbo mode with the help of an AI bot companion. These bot companions are particularly “artificially stupid” and can often hinder the player more than help. But Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus isn't the only game with an almost impossible platinum trophy.

According to the website PSNProfiles, which focuses on tracking trophies for PlayStation games, there are over 90 pages of platinum trophies with an achievement rate of 4% or less. There are even 30+ pages of platinum trophies that no one has currently achieved, whether due to difficulty, the game's rarity or unpopularity, or a combination of both. But some of the rare, still possible ones can be downright surprising.

Crypt of NecroDancer

Roguelike rhythm game Crypt of NecroDancer boasts a platinum trophy, called the “NecroMaster!!”, which only 0.15% of all players have received. This trophy's place among the rarest comes primarily from a single one of the other trophies players must complete to earn it: “Lowest of the Low.” The requirements for “Lowest of the Low” are downright draconian, as players must:

Clear all nine character stories in a row
Not die once during said run
Do not use any items or shrines, or upgrade a character's equipment in any way

Earning this trophy requires extreme skill and precision, with a single mistake often enough to ruin a run. Crypt of NecroDancer players generally have to practice for many, many hours before they can call this trophy their own.

The NBA games (and other sports games)

On PSNProfiles there are several games in NBA series with platinum trophies that have only been achieved by 0.1% of players, despite these basketball simulation titles being relatively popular. Each NBA and NBA LIVE the game from 2016 onwards has a platinum performance rate of 0.5% or less. And NBA is far from the only sports game that fits into this category – several titles i FIFA, NHL, MLB The Show, and WWE franchises also see platinum trophies with 0.1% to 0.5% performance rate.

But why is the series so notorious for nearly impossible platinum trophies? The answer lies in a combination of factors. First, players must master several different game modes, including multiplayer modes. Second, several of the games have time-based trophies that can be easily missed if players don't play daily. Finally, there are several missed trophies, such as winning a specific championship when playing through the MyCAREER mode.

Super meat boy

Another name that often comes up in the conversation about difficult platinum trophies is super meat boy, a popular indie platformer released in 2010. With a 0.53% achievement rate on PSNProfiles, the game's platinum trophy, aptly titled “Super Meat Boy!”, is quite an achievement indeed. The rarity of this trophy comes from the fact that there is a trophy for clearing every light and dark world without dying – a tricky task in this particularly difficult game. Clearing Cotton Alley, the game's final chapter, without a single death will likely require dozens of hours of practice at a minimum.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Although the percentage of achievers has increased in recent years, Red Dead Redemption 2 still deserves a spot on this list. The epic action-adventure game has been part of the “toughest platinum trophy” conversation since its release in 2018, and winning the “Legend of the West” trophy is still quite an achievement. To reach platinum status for this game requires earning 70 gold medals for completing various story missions, completing tasks in Red Dead Online, fishing, crafts, bonding with horses and more. It's a pursuit that requires hundreds of hours of dedication, and those who have earned this platinum trophy are truly legends.

Grand Theft Auto 5

From one Rockstar game to another, Grand Theft Auto V the platinum trophy, “Los Santos Legend”, has only a 1.5% performance rate. The trickiness of this trophy is mainly due to the high amount of online content required to earn it. Players must become “Numero Uno” by being first in all competitive game types i GTA Online, win in rally mode as a co-driver, hold up all 20 shops and more. This is another platinum trophy that represents hours of dedication, probably well over a hundred. With Grand Theft Auto 6 on the horizon, many players are definitely wondering if its platinum trophy will be as difficult to obtain.

Fortnite

Fortnite may well be one of the most popular games in the world, but its platinum trophy is the definition of Ultra Rare. Currently sitting at 0.40% on PSNProfiles, the “Hero of the Storm” platinum trophy requires mastery of multiple modes, maps and more. PSNProfiles estimates a whopping 999 hours to earn “Hero of the Storm,” with hefty trophies requiring players to build 500,000 structures, destroy 100 garden gnomes, rescue 10,000 survivors, and fully explore 1,500 zones — progressing only if these are successful.

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