The Worst Titles of 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with excellent racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a silly point of contention. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well originally and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. Issues included a limited character selection and a dearth of features. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, launched after years and years in development hell. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an original product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a distinct counterpoint.