The Worst Games of the Year 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the best titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the failures? We'll take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings 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 colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the polished software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. Player sentiment was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its goal to recreate a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, accepting that modern gamers might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a rare contrast.