The Worst Games of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to examine the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a silly point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 platforming games features a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was particularly vitriolic, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a few of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a distinct counterpoint.