The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their rankings of the best releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust 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 Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, notably in a year packed with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a notable annoyance. This collection of retro Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. Fan reaction was particularly harsh, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.