The Lowest-Rated Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the low achievers? Let's take a moment to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a minor point of contention. This collection of retro Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both critics and fans. Complaints centered on a small character selection and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.