Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top games of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.
10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2
Metascore: 54/100, Audience Score: 3.4/10
The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Aggregate Score: 53/100, Audience Score: 3.2/10
Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.
8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection
Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 8.6/10
Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a silly strike against it. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.
7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact
Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5
This manga-based brawler faced significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.
6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos
Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3
Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a unique gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.
5. Captain Blood
Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3
This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after years and years in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was more interesting than the game itself.
4. Scar-Lead Salvation
Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4
This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's potential charm.
3. Paramedic Simulator
Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9
Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.
2. Tamagotchi Plaza
Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8
This shift away from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.
1. MindsEye
Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5
Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of optimistic players found fun in the experience, providing a lonely vote of confidence.
