The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the charming software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the awkward title grammar is a silly point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a rude feline known for non-stop jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a limited character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. 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 high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Many 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 fun in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.