The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their selections of the top games of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, particularly in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a silly annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a curious contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. Fan reaction was notably harsh, with some voicing a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful series entry. Its 3-hour duration 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 curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after years and years in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the story's portrayal 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 digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, providing a lonely vote of confidence.