The Worst Games of the Year 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their selections of the top titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that praised the delightful software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year packed with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced significant backlash from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a thin character selection and a severe lack of features. User reviews was especially negative, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to channel a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after years and years in production delays. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found fun in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.