The Worst Video Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to more generous reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a minor annoyance. This anthology of retro Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a unique gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length 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 Xbox era, launched after a very long time in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original product of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a lonely contrast.