The Worst Titles of 2025, According to Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, 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 "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its short length combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User 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 opted to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. 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 transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.