The Worst Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a momentary detour to honor the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the polished software itself. In spite of the controversy, 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 "not just a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a minor annoyance. This anthology of retro platforming games features a rude feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game faced significant backlash from both professionals and fans. Issues included a thin character selection and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was particularly negative, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.