The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, According to Metacritic

At every turn, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the failures? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the delightful software itself. Despite the grumbling, 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 "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, notably in a year featuring excellent racing titles. For many, 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 colon usage is a silly annoyance. This anthology of retro mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to channel a unique gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after years and years in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, providing a rare contrast.