The Worst Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating punctuation is a silly point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score stands as a curious anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced significant backlash from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, launched after nearly two decades in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. 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, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare 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 GTA-style title from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct vote of confidence.