Here Are the Worst Games of 2025 According to Metacritic, and It’s No Surprise

Metacritic’s List of 2025’s Lowest-Rated Video Games Revealed

With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year in video games. As always, the year delivered a mix of successful titles and others that simply didn’t connect with players. Following awards ceremonies like The Game Awards, Metacritic has released its list of the ten worst games of the year.

Lowest-Rated Games of 2025: MindsEye and Other Disappointments

While games like Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Hades 2, Split Fiction, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach generated considerable excitement, others failed to impress. Metacritic’s aggregated reviews reveal the ten lowest-scoring games of 2025. The list largely comprises obscure titles, alongside a few more prominent releases that failed to resonate. MindsEye, released last June by Build A Rocket Boy, is among them. Despite the developers’ efforts, the game failed to attract a significant player base and is unlikely to experience a resurgence similar to that of No Man’s Sky or Cyberpunk 2077.

Worst Games of 2025 (Metacritic): Fire Emblem Shadows and More Disappointments

Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Shadows also appears on Metacritic’s list, ranking as the second-worst game of 2025. Its poor reception is not uncommon for free-to-play mobile adaptations. Looking ahead, Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave is slated for release on the Switch 2 in 2026.

In Case You Missed It

As we wrap up 2025, our exploration of the indie gaming scene led us to Sophie Laurent’s insightful piece “We Don’t Have $1 Million for the Game Awards, But Here’s Our Trailer,” published on December 19th. Laurent delves into how financial constraints push independent developers towards social media promotion instead of prestigious events like The Game Awards, ironically making these celebrations inaccessible to those they aim to honor. Meanwhile, Marcus Thompson’s Xbox Highlights Brazilian Games Released in 2025 showcases four remarkable titles – Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, A.I.L.A., Pocket Bravery, and Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland – offering unique gameplay mechanics and immersive storytelling that you shouldn’t miss if you’re eager to explore global indie gaming. Moving away from games, our resident film buff Bruno Pferd shares his thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s latest venture in “Christopher Nolan Reveals First Trailer for The Odyssey,” posted December 22nd. Bruno dives into the newly released trailer promising a grand spectacle with Matt Damon leading an impressive ensemble cast and Nolan’s signature serious tone coupled with stunning IMAX cinematography.