The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a notable annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler was met with harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product 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

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The developers opted to keep the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

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, based on critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found fun in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.