The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, Per Metacritic

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the polished software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year featuring excellent racing games. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a notable point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a rude feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well originally and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its journey was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, 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

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the same genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.