The Worst Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward punctuation is a minor point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and players. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after years and years in production delays. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid assortment of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct vote of confidence.