The Worst Games of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the top games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a silly strike against it. This collection of retro platforming games showcases a rude feline known for constant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of features. User reviews was particularly negative, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial series entry. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, launched after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.