The Lowest-Rated Games of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their rankings of the top releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that highlighted the polished software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a silly strike against it. This collection of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced significant backlash from both critics and fans. Complaints centered on a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of content. Player sentiment was particularly negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a unique gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it opted to preserve the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of optimistic players found fun in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.