The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? Let's take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a silly point of contention. This compilation of retro mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of optimistic players found value in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.