The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored 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 more generous appraisals that noted the polished software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year featuring excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a rude feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of content. User reviews was notably harsh, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in development hell. The team behind it opted to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of basic activities that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a few of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.