The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? We'll take a few moments to examine 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

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the charming software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

Aggregate Score: 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 overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward colon usage is a notable point of contention. This anthology of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler was met with significant backlash from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a small roster of characters and a severe lack of content. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the same genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, offering a rare counterpoint.