The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the best titles of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? It's time to take a moment to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to more generous reviews that praised the charming software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in almost every category, especially in a year filled with excellent racing games. For many, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a silly annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 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 core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of optimistic players found value in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.