The Worst Video Games of This Year, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor strike against it. This compilation of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score is a curious contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a small character selection and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The publishers made the decision to release the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

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 roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile GTA-style title from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.