The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the best releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the failures? It's time to take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre to begin with and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a limited character selection and a dearth of features. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.