The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a notable point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced significant backlash from both critics and fans. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its resurrection was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

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 pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. 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 makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.