What Is the "Worst" Video Game? It's Subjective

There is no objective "worst" game—quality depends on criteria (controls, story, performance, design) and personal taste. However, certain titles are frequently cited in "worst ever" discussions:

Commonly Criticized Games

• Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing (2003) – Broken physics, missing AI, no collision detection.
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Atari 2600, 1982) – Confusing gameplay, poor collision, contributed to the 1983 crash.
• Superman 64 (1999) – Miserable controls, repetitive ring stages, draw-distance fog.
• Ride to Hell: Retribution (2013) – Bugs, janky combat, tonal issues.
• Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust (2009) – Unfunny, broken mechanics, poor port.

Why Opinions Differ

• "So bad it's good": Some players enjoy broken games ironically (Big Rigs has a cult following).
• Context matters: Ambitious failures (No Man's Sky at launch) vs. low-effort cash grabs.
• Patch culture: Many "broken" games are later fixed (Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 76).

Ultimately, the "worst" game is the one you regret spending time or money on.