The Lowest-Rated Games of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? We'll take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland received largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This anthology of retro platforming games features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience 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 series of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found fun in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.