The Worst Games of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

At every turn, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the failures? We'll take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Metascore: 54/100, Audience Score: 3.4/10

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that noted the charming software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 3.2/10

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 8.6/10

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a silly annoyance. This compilation of retro mascot platformers features a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of features. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would have consequences for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull series of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the action genre. Among the sea of negativity, a few of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.