The Most Disappointing Video Games of the Year 2025, Per Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a silly strike against it. This compilation of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a peculiar oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a severe lack of features. User reviews was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development 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* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.