The Lowest-Rated Titles of the Year 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are eagerly sharing their selections of the best games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward punctuation is a notable point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after nearly two decades in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized 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. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a rare counterpoint.