The Worst Video Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their lists of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? We'll take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer 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 studios in Germany and Poland was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a notable strike against it. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced significant backlash from both professionals and fans. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a dearth of content. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.