The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Per Metacritic

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the top games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? We'll take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year packed with stellar racing games. For many, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a notable annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games revives a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced significant backlash from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime 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 resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers opted to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.