The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are quick to share their lists of the top titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? Let's take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the polished software itself. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year featuring excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a minor annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered significant backlash from both critics and players. Issues included a limited character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, launched after a very long time in development hell. The developers opted to keep the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a lonely contrast.