The Worst Video Games of This Year, According to Metacritic

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year featuring excellent racing titles. For many, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a notable strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a peculiar oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced harsh criticism from both critics and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to channel a unique experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an original product of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a dull assortment of basic activities that rapidly 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, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a rare contrast.