The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year filled with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a minor strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler faced widespread disappointment from both critics and players. It was lambasted for a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a rolling-collection feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *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 tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a lonely vote of confidence.