The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a moment to recognize 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

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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a minor point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era mascot platformers showcases a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered significant backlash from both professionals and players. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after years and years in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of serious themes 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 turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of basic activities that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.