The Lowest-Rated Games of This Year, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions 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. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that highlighted the delightful software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a notable annoyance. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a limited roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially harsh, with some stating a hope that the title's flop would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to channel a rolling-collection feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely counterpoint.