The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a notable strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a limited character selection and a minimal offering of features. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers opted to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. 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 transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a lonely counterpoint.