The Worst Titles of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their rankings of the best games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the polished software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a silly point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a baffling contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was notably harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to channel a unique experience didn't land, 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

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a rare contrast.