The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their selections of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a notable strike against it. This compilation of retro platforming games revives a rude feline known for incessant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers opted to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics 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 largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that quickly 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 satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.