The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their lists of the top games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the failures? We'll take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, especially in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward punctuation is a silly strike against it. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a small character selection and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a unique experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an original artifact of its time, accepting that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were bland enemy design, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal 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 shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a few of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare counterpoint.