The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their rankings of the best games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital 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 Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a notable point of contention. This compilation of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to channel a rolling-collection feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.