The Worst Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their selections of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year featuring high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling anomaly 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 professionals and players. Issues included a thin character selection and a severe lack of content. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its effort to channel a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers opted to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.