Across the internet, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.
10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Aggregate Score: 54/100, Audience Score: 3.4/10
Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder takes that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 3.2/10
Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.
8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection
Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 8.6/10
To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a silly point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.
7. Nen x Impact
Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5
This anime-inspired fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for the developers.
6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game
Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3
Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.
5. Captain Blood
Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3
This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was far richer than the actual gameplay.
4. Scar-Lead
Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4
This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.
3. Paramedic Simulator
Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9
Think of the engaging surgery games 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 tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. 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 makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of engaging content.
1. MindsEye
Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5
Positioned as a major crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.
