The Worst Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the greatest releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year packed with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well originally and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.