The Worst Video Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the delightful software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year packed with stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a notable annoyance. This compilation of retro platforming games features a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a small roster of characters and a severe lack of content. Fan reaction was notably harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its goal to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after years and years in development hell. The developers opted to keep the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, 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, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst 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 team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, offering a distinct vote of confidence.