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

At every turn, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a strong 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 simulation from European developers was met with largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a minor annoyance. This compilation of retro mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of content. Fan reaction was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy 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 piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers opted to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging 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 tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames 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 profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.