The Worst Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the low achievers? Let's take a momentary detour to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software itself. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a minor strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games revives a rude feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score remains a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a limited character selection and a minimal offering of content. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some voicing a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after a very long time in development hell. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of serious themes 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 shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.