The Worst Video Games of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the top titles of 2025. However, what of the flops, the failures? We'll take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a notable point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a rude feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well originally and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a curious anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter encountered significant backlash from both critics and fans. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length 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 development hell. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter 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 makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.