The Lowest-Rated Games of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad 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 tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that noted the polished software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year featuring high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a unique experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it opted to release the game as an original product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of optimistic players found fun in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.