The Worst Titles of This Year, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the best games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? Let's take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a minor annoyance. This anthology of retro platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler was met with harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The developers opted to release the game as an authentic product of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a few of optimistic players found value in the experience, offering a rare contrast.