The Lowest-Rated Video Games of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the failures? 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 as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful 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, Audience Score: 3.2/10

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, especially in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a silly point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a peculiar oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced significant backlash from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a limited roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a unique experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its short length combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after a very long time in production delays. The publishers opted to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the scathing reviews, a small handful of optimistic players found fun in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.