The Worst Games of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the best releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers showcases a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a dearth of content. User reviews was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime 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, launched after years and years in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints were bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. 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 poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.