The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the delightful software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward title grammar is a minor point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games features a rude feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would be a warning for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its effort to channel a rolling-collection gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The team behind it made the decision to release the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.