The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

At every turn, fans are quick to share their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? We'll take a few moments to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to more generous reviews that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring stellar racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a notable annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a curious anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its effort to mimic a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of optimistic players found fun in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.