The Worst Video Games of the Year 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the top titles of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year featuring stellar racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of retro mascot platformers revives a rude feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a small roster of characters and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a unique gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a few of fans found value in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.