The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Metacritic

At every turn, gamers are quick to share their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year featuring excellent racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a notable annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced significant backlash from both critics and players. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in production delays. The team behind it opted to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.