Best & Worst Games Of August 2025: Performance-Based Review

Best and Worst Games of August: August is over, but one cannot forget how many new game titles it gave us. While some titles overperformed their expectations, there were some titles that failed to impress miserably. And before we move forward to the month of September, we must have a look at the best and worst-performing games of August 2025.

Best performing games of August 2025

Madden NFL 26

When talking about the maximum sales, Madden NFL 26 topped in case of highest monthly sales in the month of August 2025. The franchise made sure this release has better graphics, enhanced AI technology, new gaming modes and smoother gameplay that keeps the audience hooked to their gaming screens. Making Madden NFL 26 one of the best performers of August 2025.

PEAL

Another August hit includes PEAK, which reached 10M units in August 2025. This was another bestseller that effortlessly won its audiences’ heart for replay-able adventures and emotional storytelling. Apart from that, PEAK also had a unique Indie charm, stunning gameplay visuals, and amazing co-op sessions that kept gamers intrigued.

Ready or Not

While this game had strong ongoing sales throughout August, the major reason why it became a hit was its constant ongoing updates. This impressed the users and the co-op features of Ready or Not also kept players engaged. Also, the game was widely supported for its realistic tactical shooter gameplay, and its worldwide streaming popularity made it more and more famous, day by day.

Control

Apart from having great sales, Control was also one of the most talked-about games for its visuals. Players shared their amazement with each other on reddit after playing Control. This made it one of the most talked-about, appreciated, and best games of August 2025.

All these, including Persona 3 Reload and Titan Quest II are also the games that reached major milestones in August 2025 and secured their position in the list. Now let us quickly have a look at the games that struggled to leave a mark on the gaming industry.

Worst performing games of August 2025:

Monster Hunter Wilds

This was one of the most disappointing titles of August 2025. That’s because it was also one of the most anticipated games in August 2025. But with so many technical issues, the Monster Hunter Wilds witnessed a major backlash. Pushing it to become one of the major disappointments of 2025 despite witnessing strong overall sales.

MindsEye

That one game which failed because of poor reviews, bad critics, and low overall scores, was MindsEye. All this happened because users didn’t like its narrative. The problem doesn’t end here as the reviews suggested players also didn’t like its buggy gameplay and broken AI. The incoherent missions further added fuel to its already high criticism levels.

Lost Soul Aside

When a game takes more than a decade to release, the users have a high expectation of it. But according to critics, Lost Souls Aside was released with framerate issues and awkward animations that were a major turn-off. The excessive invisible walls of the game and highly disoriented movement mechanics also ensured its failure. The wrong humor timings and bizarre voice-over moments couldn’t save the game from receiving bad reviews either.

All these games, including other tiles like Rematch, Captain Blood, Firebreak, and Ambulance Life, also failed miserably to perform well. These games launched with high expectations, but delivered shallow narratives full of unpolished gameplay that highly disappointed critics and players worldwide. Affecting their sales and ratings significantly.

So, which of these games you already expected to be on the respective lists and which ones would you like to add? Do share your thoughts on the best and worst performing games of August 2025. Stay tuned to mgcbuzz.com for more interesting news and reviews on your favorite games.

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