The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the polished software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with excellent racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a minor strike against it. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly negative, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it made the decision to preserve the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.