The Worst Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a notable point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score is a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a thin character selection and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in development hell. The team behind it made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major open-world action game from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.