The Worst Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top games of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder takes that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year filled with excellent racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a minor annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a limited character selection and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was notably vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it made the decision to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of basic activities that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major open-world action game from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.