The Worst Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous takes that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a silly strike against it. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered harsh criticism from both critics and players. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a dearth of content. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson 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 gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of basic activities that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found fun in the experience, offering a rare counterpoint.