The Worst Titles of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the top games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response 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. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a silly strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both critics and players. Issues included a thin character selection and a minimal offering of features. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to channel a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the same genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a few of fans found value in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.