The Worst Video Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a rude feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to channel a rolling-collection feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, launched after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of basic activities that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found value in the experience, offering a rare contrast.