Achievements
Video game concept
You're given rewards for accomplishing something exceptional or impressive, but usually do not convert to an in-game advantage.
579
games
19platforms
Alternate names: Trophies, Badge, Award, Stamp, Medal, Challenge

WIN 2011-01-26

WIN 2010-03-15

WIN 2008-10-17

WIN 2010-10

WIN 2013-03-12

LIN 2012

WIN 2011-11-16

WIN 2010-10-19

X360 2012-09-18

PS4 2015-11-10

WIN 2015-11-10

WIN 2011-10-31
The first video game about Achievements was released in 1997.
Notes:
* Preferably only cases where the rewards have impact on gameplay. These however are almost non-existent.
* Preferably not achievements gained from normal play.¹ These however are the standard.
¹) for example: reaching certain population count in city building games, completing a level, beating a mandatory boss battle, etc.
Following rewards are less interesting:
* Unlocked difficulty levels
* Unlocked gameplay modes
* Unlocked story modes
* Unlocked levels
* Trophies with no gameplay impact
* Concept art, making of videos and other fancruft
* Preferably only cases where the rewards have impact on gameplay. These however are almost non-existent.
* Preferably not achievements gained from normal play.¹ These however are the standard.
¹) for example: reaching certain population count in city building games, completing a level, beating a mandatory boss battle, etc.
Following rewards are less interesting:
* Unlocked difficulty levels
* Unlocked gameplay modes
* Unlocked story modes
* Unlocked levels
* Trophies with no gameplay impact
* Concept art, making of videos and other fancruft
Parent group
Player awardsChild groups
Functional achievements, Public achievementscompare with these groups