The Worst Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic
Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.
10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Metascore: 54/100, Audience Score: 3.4/10
The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder takes that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10
Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.
8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection
Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 8.6/10
First things first: the awkward title grammar is a silly strike against it. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar anomaly to the professional reviews.
7. Nen x Impact
Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5
This manga-based brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. Complaints centered on a thin 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 be a warning for similar releases.
6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game
Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3
Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a unique feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.
5. Captain Blood
Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3
This title is a curious artifact from the past, finally released after years and years in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the actual gameplay.
4. Scar-Lead Salvation
Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4
This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints centered on repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.
3. Ambulance Life
Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9
Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. 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 turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.
1. MindsEye
Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5
Arriving as a major crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely contrast.
