The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to more generous takes that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the grumbling, 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 studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year featuring high-quality racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a notable strike against it. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would be a warning 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 rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after a very long time in production delays. The developers opted to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.