The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a momentary detour to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring excellent racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a notable point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration 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 past, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. 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 makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that very soon overstayed its welcome. 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

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.