PS5’s PS Store Shovelware Purge Continues with the Removal of More Garbage Games
Sony continues its aggressive campaign to remove low-quality games from the PlayStation Store, with the micro-indie studio Acyntha becoming the latest casualty. The developer’s relationship with PlayStation has been terminated, resulting in the removal of its titles—including Pizza No Pizza and New Supper Banana—from the storefront by the end of June 2026.
While Acyntha’s releases may not be as visually egregious as some previously removed shovelware, they share a defining characteristic with other trophy-farming games: extraordinarily easy Platinum Trophies. These games appear designed primarily as achievement-hunting vehicles, allowing players to unlock trophies with minimal effort rather than offering substantive gameplay experiences.
This removal exemplifies Sony’s broader effort to curate the PlayStation Store and maintain quality standards across its platform. The company has already purged thousands of low-quality games in recent months, marking a significant shift in how it manages third-party submissions. The systematic campaign reflects growing industry frustration with developers who exploit the trophy system, using easily obtainable achievements as the primary value proposition rather than actual entertainment value.
The ongoing purge demonstrates Sony’s commitment to improving its digital marketplace’s health and credibility. By removing trophy-farming games en masse, the platform holder is attempting to restore prestige to its achievement ecosystem and reduce storefront clutter. Whether this aggressive approach will deter future trophy-focused submissions remains unclear, but it signals Sony’s determination to maintain stricter curation standards going forward.