The Lowest-Rated Video Games of the Year 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers showcases a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a unique gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. 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 curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences 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

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.