The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Aggregate Score: 54/100, User 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. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward title grammar is a minor strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a rude feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered significant backlash from both critics and players. Issues included a small character selection and a dearth of features. Fan reaction was especially vitriolic, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of serious themes 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 digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found fun in the experience, offering a distinct vote of confidence.