The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their selections of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a silly point of contention. This collection of retro platforming games features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both critics and players. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price 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, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it made the decision to release the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major GTA-style title from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.