The Worst Games of the Year 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a notable annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of content. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.