The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the top titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the charming software itself. Despite the grumbling, 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 vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward title grammar is a notable point of contention. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, launched after a very long time in production delays. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.