The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a momentary detour to examine the most panned games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

Aggregate Score: 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 voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a silly point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for incessant quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler encountered significant backlash from both critics and fans. Issues included a thin character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for the developers.

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 rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after years and years in production delays. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.