The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? We'll take a momentary detour to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the delightful software itself. In spite of the controversy, 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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, notably in a year packed with stellar racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a silly point of contention. This anthology of retro Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers opted to preserve the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, serving as a lonely counterpoint.