The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the best titles of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous takes that noted the delightful software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a minor strike against it. This collection of retro mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. Complaints centered on a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of content. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to channel a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms were bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a few of fans found value in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.