The Lowest-Rated Video Games of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? We'll take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to more generous appraisals that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this disappointing sim 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 irritating colon usage is a silly strike against it. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and players. Issues included a small character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a unique gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers opted to release the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.