The Worst Titles of This Year, Per Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the underperformers? We'll take a momentary detour to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions 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. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from European developers garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a silly annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter was met with harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small roster of characters and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a rolling-collection gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers made the decision to release the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its journey was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop 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 a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of optimistic players found value in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.