The Worst Video Games of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are quick to share their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the charming software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small roster of characters and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct counterpoint.