The Worst Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best releases of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

Aggregate Score: 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 free pack-in like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year featuring excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of retro mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling oddity to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it made the decision to release the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a lonely contrast.