The Most Disappointing Games of the Year 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? Let's take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year packed with excellent racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a notable annoyance. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for non-stop quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers made the decision to release the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter 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 turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare 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

Positioned as a major crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found value in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.