The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were colored 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 more generous reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland garnered largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, notably in a year filled with excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor point of contention. This anthology of retro mascot platformers revives a rude feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score remains a curious oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced widespread disappointment from both professionals and players. Complaints centered on a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. Fan reaction was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a unique gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to release the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.