The Worst Video Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the top releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year filled with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was better off left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a silly point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was especially vitriolic, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to channel a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers opted to keep the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a few of fans found fun in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.