Across the internet, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.
10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Aggregate Score: 54/100, User Score: 3.4/10
The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10
Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers received largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was better off left unplayed.
8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection
Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 8.6/10
Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious contrast to the critical reception.
7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game
Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5
This anime-inspired brawler encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a severe lack of features. User reviews was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for future projects.
6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos
Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3
Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.
5. Captain Blood
Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3
This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.
4. Salvation
Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4
This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.
3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator
Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9
Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.
2. Tamagotchi Plaza
Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8
This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.
1. MindsEye
Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5
Positioned as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.
