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

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, notably in a year featuring excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward colon usage is a silly strike against it. This collection of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. Fan reaction was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia 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 rounding up Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.