Ragdollitis

A phenomenon in games with competitive elements (most notably shooters) where lack of proper matchmaking skills leads to skilled players ruining experiences for newer or less-skilled players, resulting in a lack of returning players and can contribute to a dying game.

Coined after the game Ragdoll Universe, a niche, fast-paced movement shooter that slowly lost popularity over time and eventually died completely due to this exact phenomena.

This PVP game’s upcoming updates look promising, as they plan to roll out better matchmaking systems to curb its ragdollitis.

Ragdollitis by spencerthespender December 15, 2025