The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, notably in a year packed with excellent racing experiences. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a minor strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a curious oddity to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. Complaints centered on a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, finally released after a very long time in development hell. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was universally disliked and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics 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 transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct counterpoint.