The Worst Video Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a momentary detour to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the delightful software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year packed with stellar racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a silly annoyance. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced significant backlash from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after a very long time in production delays. The developers opted to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a few of optimistic players found value in the experience, offering a rare contrast.