The Worst Video Games of This Year, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a momentary detour to honor the most panned games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the charming software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year packed with excellent racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a notable strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a rude feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score remains a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered harsh criticism from both critics and fans. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a dearth of features. User reviews was particularly negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.