The Worst Games of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the polished software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a silly point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced significant backlash from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its effort to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate 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 development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a rare contrast.