The Worst Games of 2025, Based on Review Aggregator 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 underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, especially in a year filled with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the irritating colon usage is a notable strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well originally and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.