The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a momentary detour to recognize the most panned games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to more generous reviews that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a rude feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both reviewers and fans. Complaints centered on a small character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, launched after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The team behind it made the decision to keep the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop 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

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks 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 profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, offering a rare contrast.