Afil Games says its entire catalogue of PS4 and PS5 titles will soon be removed from the PlayStation Store after Sony introduced stricter guidelines for publishing games on its platform.
The Brazilian developer has released more than 140 games on PlayStation, including Piggy’s Farm, Snack and Quack, The Cute Whale, Axobubble and Slap the Rocks. The studio says Sony has also blocked it from publishing any future games for PS4 and PS5.
Afil Games has frequently been accused by players of producing “shovelware”: inexpensive, low-effort games primarily purchased by Trophy hunters because their Platinum Trophies can be unlocked quickly and easily.
Sony’s new guidelines clash with Afil Games’ business model
In a statement, Afil Games said PlayStation had been implementing stricter publishing guidelines since the beginning of 2026. According to the developer, these rules are incompatible with its existing business model.
“As a result of these new guidelines and their incompatibility with our business model, PlayStation has decided not to continue its partnership with Afil Games for future releases on the platform,” the studio said.
Afil Games added that its existing titles would be removed from the PlayStation Store “in the near future”, although it did not provide a specific removal date.
The announcement means players interested in purchasing any of the developer’s games, including those seeking their associated PlayStation Trophies, may have a limited amount of time to do so.
Afil Games will continue releasing titles on other platforms
While Afil Games will no longer publish games on PlayStation, the studio says it plans to continue supporting Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, the Microsoft Store and Nintendo Switch.
It also confirmed that several new projects remain in development, suggesting its publishing model will continue on platforms that have not introduced similar restrictions.
Sony has reportedly been taking steps to limit games designed primarily around easy Trophy completion, although the company has not publicly detailed the specific guidelines cited by Afil Games.
FAQ
Why are Afil Games’ PS4 and PS5 titles being removed?
Afil Games says Sony’s stricter PlayStation publishing guidelines are incompatible with its business model. Sony has therefore ended future releases from the studio and will remove its existing catalogue.
How many Afil Games titles are available on PlayStation?
The developer has released more than 140 games across PS4 and PS5, including Piggy’s Farm, The Cute Whale, Axobubble and Slap the Rocks.
When will Afil Games’ titles leave the PlayStation Store?
Afil Games says its titles will be removed “in the near future”, but an exact removal date has not been announced.
Will Afil Games continue releasing new games?
Yes. The studio says it will continue publishing games for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, the Microsoft Store and Nintendo Switch.
