The Worst Titles of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. 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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games features a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to channel a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to release the game as an original product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

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 essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers 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 not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.