The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the top titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous takes that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year packed with stellar racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a minor strike against it. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered significant backlash from both professionals and players. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some stating a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a unique gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it made the decision to keep the game as an original product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Among the sea of negativity, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.