The Lowest-Rated Games of the Year 2025, According to Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that praised the charming software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year packed with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward colon usage is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a unique feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after years and years in development hell. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Among the sea of negativity, a tiny number of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.