The Worst Titles of This Year, According to Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible 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 shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that praised the delightful software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a notable point of contention. This compilation of retro platforming games revives a rude feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered significant backlash from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, launched after years and years in production delays. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.