The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, According to Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their rankings of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong 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 Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a minor annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a rolling-collection feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its short length 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 piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were bland enemy design, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile GTA-style title from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a few of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.