The Worst Titles of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year featuring excellent racing games. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a minor strike against it. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a baffling anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a hope that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.