The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, Per Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year packed with excellent racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a minor point of contention. This collection of retro mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game faced harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the same genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.