The Worst Video Games of the Year 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top games of 2025. But what about the flops, the low achievers? We'll take a momentary detour to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the delightful software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward colon usage is a minor annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. Issues included a thin character selection and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price 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, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that rapidly 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 depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.