The Worst Titles of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. 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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, notably in a year packed with stellar racing titles. For many, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a silly point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a baffling oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler faced widespread disappointment from both professionals and players. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of content. Fan reaction was notably harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment 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 complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.