Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.
10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour
Metascore: 54/100, User Score: 3.4/10
First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Metascore: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10
Presented as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.
8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection
Metascore: 53/100, User Score: 8.6/10
To begin with: the awkward title grammar is a notable point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a rude feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the critical reception.
7. Nen x Impact
Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5
This anime-inspired brawler encountered significant backlash from both reviewers and players. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly vitriolic, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for the developers.
6. Riders Vs Dogoos
Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3
A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its short length combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.
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 production delays. The publishers opted to preserve the game as an original product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.
4. Scar-Lead
Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4
This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.
3. Ambulance Life
Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9
Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. 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, per critics, was a vapid series of simple minigames that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.
1. MindsEye
Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5
Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, dull missions, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.
