The Lowest-Rated Video Games of This Year, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are quick to share their selections of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Metascore: 54/100, User 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 similar console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10

Presented as "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in key areas, notably in a year featuring excellent racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of content. User reviews was particularly negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, launched after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an original artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.