The Worst Games of 2025, According to Metacritic

At every turn, fans are quick to share their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 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 expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor strike against it. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of basic activities that rapidly overstayed its welcome. 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

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the same genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.