The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top titles of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

Metascore: 54/100, Audience 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 complimentary title like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong 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 studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year packed with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward punctuation is a silly annoyance. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter encountered significant backlash from both reviewers and fans. It was lambasted for a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.