20 Biggest Video Game Bombs Of 2025

20. South Of Midnight

Due to the middling reception of We Happy Few, not much was expected from Compulsion Games' next project.

And yet, South of Midnight proved to be surprisingly solid. The action-adventure carves its own identity by leaning heavily into the Gothic folklore of the Deep South. With so many games highlighting Greek, Norse, or Egyptian legends, it's a nice to see myths based on Georgian or Cajun cryptidgs for a change, like the Rougarou or Two-Toed Tom. With its stop-motion-inspired art and enrapturing story, South of Midnight is one of the year's most beautiful games.

Too bad quality doesn't always translate into profit. Despite impressive reviews, South of Midnight had one of the weakest Game Pass releases in gaming history, with its concurrent player count peaking at 1,438. Its numbers have since nosedived to a few dozen, with no sign of them picking up anytime soon.

Although reception remains positive, it's possible South of Midnight was way too niche to hit a larger demographic. Ironically, Compulsion Games' originality may be the very reason this underrated gem failed to find its audience.