The Most Disappointing Games of the Year 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

Metascore: 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 expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward punctuation is a silly strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter encountered harsh criticism from both critics and players. Issues included a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its effort to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of basic activities that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label 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 major GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.