The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to more generous appraisals that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a silly strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games features a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter faced significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a small roster of characters and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a unique experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

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 production delays. The publishers opted to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth 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 disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.