The Worst Titles of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their selections of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller 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 European developers was met with largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with excellent racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a notable strike against it. This anthology of retro platforming games revives a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and players. Complaints centered on a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy series entry. Its short length combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after a very long time in production delays. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes 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 digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.