The Worst Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the best games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the charming software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a minor strike against it. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was especially harsh, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a unique feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after years and years in development hell. The publishers opted to release the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.