The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are quick to share their lists of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

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 voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a silly strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a small roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found fun in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.