The Most Disappointing Games of This Year, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed 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 nearly every way, particularly in a year packed with excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a silly point of contention. This collection of retro platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced significant backlash from both professionals and players. Complaints centered on a small character selection and a severe lack of features. User reviews was notably harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after years and years in development hell. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a rare contrast.