The Worst Games of 2025, Based on 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 low achievers? We'll take a few moments to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 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 free pack-in like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, particularly in a year packed with stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward title grammar is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. User reviews was especially harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, 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 new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.