The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the failures? We'll take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a notable point of contention. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was especially negative, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy series entry. Its short length combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers opted to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. 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

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.