The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Per Metacritic

At every turn, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to more generous reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a minor point of contention. This collection of retro platforming games showcases a rude feline known for incessant jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a peculiar contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The publishers opted to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience 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 assortment of simple minigames that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.