The Worst Games of This Year, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year featuring excellent racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was especially vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, launched after a very long time in production delays. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter 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 transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.