The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a minor strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to channel a unique feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, launched after a very long time in development hell. The publishers opted to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile GTA-style title from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare contrast.