Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their selections of the top titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.
10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2
Metascore: 54/100, User Score: 3.4/10
The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the delightful software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10
Presented as "more than a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.
8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection
Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 8.6/10
To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a notable point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious anomaly to the Metascore.
7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact
Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5
This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of features. Fan reaction was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would have consequences for future projects.
6. Riders Vs Dogoos
Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3
A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a unique gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.
5. Captain Blood
Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3
This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the game itself.
4. Scar-Lead
Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4
This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.
3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator
Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9
Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.
2. Tamagotchi Plaza
Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8
This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.
1. MindsEye
Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5
Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, boring plot, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.
