The Worst Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the best games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced 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 highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the awkward title grammar is a silly point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a limited character selection and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its short length combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a multitude of technical problems. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.