The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, According to Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their selections of the top games of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? Let's take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that noted the charming software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating punctuation is a notable strike against it. This compilation of retro platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a few of optimistic players found fun in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.