The Worst Video Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Metascore: 54/100, Audience 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 complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a silly annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter encountered significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited character selection and a severe lack of content. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, launched after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.