The Worst Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to more generous takes that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling oddity to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a minimal offering of features. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. 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 mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers opted to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying collection of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.