The Worst Games of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the top titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a moment to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a silly annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a rude feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was particularly negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a unique feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, 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

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found value in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.