The Worst Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the best titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions 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. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, notably in a year packed with excellent racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating punctuation is a notable point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to channel a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 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 production delays. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a few of fans found value in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.