The 19 Best Free Nintendo Switch

Nintendo switch introduces you the best free Nintendo switch games that you can now play on the console. For who wants to play on the Nintendo Switch, does not always have to spend (much) money. Meanwhile, there are several free2play titles for the small Nintendo console, the paid titles in terms of quality in nothing.

Last update in September 2021 : Super Animal Royale added

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The 18 Best Free Games 2021 for PS4 / PS5, Xbox Series X / S & Xbox One

Pokémon Unite

Genre: MOBA (Multiplayer-Online-Battle Arena) Switch online necessary? No. Are there microdransaktions? Yes (Cosmetics, playable Pokémon)

That's how it happens : Pokémon Unite is roughly oriented to the Moba Genre (League of Legends, Dota 2), but makes some different. Instead of destroying vassals and towers, it's about defeating wild Pokémon. For this, your points that you then have to collect at locations on the lane of the opponent for your team. To prevent each other, you use different attacks and skills of your Hero-Pokémon

Each of the start 20 monsters has several attacks in the repertoire and gets improved skills through level-ups. Some can also evolve within a lap. So from Glumanda on Level 5 Glutexo and Level 10 ultimately Glurak. However, the rounds are very short in contrast to other genre representatives with around 10 minutes.

Super Animal Royale

Genre: Action (Battle Royale) Switch online necessary? No. Are there microdransactions? Yes (currency for cosmetic items and animals)

That's how it plays : In Super Animal Royale, cute animals fight against each other around the victory. In the Battle Royale 64 players land in Safari Park, collecting weapons and equipment and try to survive as the last. The special thing is that on the map are NPCs, with which you can talk to and give you tips. In events and by playing you collect and after animals as well as cosmetic items.

Sky: children of light

Genre: Adventure Switch online necessary? No. Are there microdransaktions? Yes (unique items for raining, Time Saver, Cosmetics)

It's how it happens : Sky is the latest game of Thatamecompany, the makers of Journey. The adventure also runs very similar to the previous game. Either alone or together you explore a mysterious world, flies through the air and just let the soul dangle. Sky is more there to be a reassuring experience than really long-term to shackle.

apex legends

Genre: Battle Royale Shooter Switch online necessary? No. Are there microdransactions? Yes (Cosmetics, Heroes)

This is how it happens: Apex Legends is the Battle Royal Game of Titanium Case Developer ResPawn Entertainment, in which you provide a fight for survival with a total of 60 players in threesome teams. Genre-usual is started without weapons and ammunition that you need to get to play start. Similar Overwatch, you have the choice of different heroes, all equipped with three unique passive and active skills.

Dauntless

Genre: Action Roleplay Switch online necessary? no Are there microtransactions? Yes (mostly cosmetics)

This is how it happens: The games of the Monster Hunter series enjoy great popularity, so it does not surprise that Dauntless is also very well aware of enthusiastic monster hunters. The comichafter F2P roleplay works for a similar principle and sends us in a postalist world on BIESTER hunt.

Ninjala

Genre: Action, Battle Royale Switch online necessary? no Are there microtransactions? Yes (mostly cosmetics)

This is how it happens: Ninjala is a free multiplayer action game for Nintendo Switch. The title beats in the same notch as Splatoon 2. You fight you in a Battle Royale Arena and have to try to collect the most points. To do this, your item collects in the level and defeat your enemies with special finishing moves.

Singleplayer Paid: Ninjala offers a solo campaign next to the free multiplayer, but for which you need to spend money because it counts the premium content of the game.

Tetris 99

Genre: Puzzle Battle Royale Switch online necessary? Yes Are there microdransactions? no

That's how it happens: Who says that Battle-Royale games have to take place exclusively in the shooter genre? Nintendo has made a Br-variant from the popular puzzle classic. In the multiplayer game, you attract with the proven Tetris game principle against 99 other players and stack blocks around the bet. Whoever remains as last, wins.

Offline content costs: While the main game comes for free, Nintendo also offers two offline modes as DLCs for whom you need to pay.

PAC-Man 99

Genre: Battle Royale Switch online necessary? Yes Are there microdransactions? no

This is how it plays: As already Tetris 99 is also Pac-Man 99 a slightly different Battle Royale. In the game you play against 98 other players at the same time and have to complete classic PAC-Man. Navigate by labyrinth, take pills and frest you through the ghosts without being hit by them. The counterparties can also push you through spirits on board.

Offline content for a fee: While the main game comes for free, Bandai Namco also offers offline modes as DLCs for whom you need to pay.

Pokémon Quest

Genre: Action Adventure Switch online necessary? no Are there microdransactions? Yes (Items)

This is how it happens: In the cuddly singleplayer action adventure Pokémon Quest you live in a Pokémon universe, which reminiscent with its knock look strongly on Minecraft. In the game, you take care of your base camp, goes together with your Pokémon on expeditions, attracts new monsters and trains them. Your goal is to free the island of Wilden Pokémon and to collect as many of them as possible.

Warframe

Genre: Third-person shooter Switch online necessary? no Are there microdransactions? Yes (Premium Currency for Items)

This is how it works: Warframe is a multiplayer online shooter with Third person perspective, who playfully reminiscent of Destiny. You shoot yourself across the solar system and fight against monster and clones. She collects loot and experience point, learns numerous skills and improves your weapons. There are also different classes in the form of biomechanical battle attachments - the warframe.

Fortnite

Genre: Battle Royale Shooter Switch online necessary? no Are there a microtransactions? Yes (Battle Pass for Cosmetics, Weapons, EP Boosts)

This is how it happens: Fortnite is the Battle-Royale vertical starter of recent years and for some time on the switch at home. On the Nintendo console, the third-person shooter as on the other platforms is regularly supported with content updates and, thanks to new, regular seasons playfully, a little bit refreshed. The gameplay principle is conceivable simple: 100 players inside overflow on an island, try to stay as last life and thus to carry the Victory Royale home.

Brawlhalla

Genre: Brawler Switch online necessary? no Are there microdransactions? Yes (Cosmetics)

This is how it happens: As typical of a brawler, Brawlhalla is about shaking our enemies of platforms. Every fall costs a life, in the end wins who is the last left or has the most points after the past time. We can play locally and online, both a against each other against the other and in two people.

In the Free2Play version we have every week the choice between eight characters that rotate weekly, as a whole, it is over 40. Who has gained a character particularly sweet, but it does not have to buy with real money, but can do it through in the Ingame shop Buy missions and Level-UPS deserved currency.

Asphalt 9: Legends

Genre: racing game Switch online necessary? no Are there microdransactions? Yes (Auto-Blueprints)

This is how it happens: Asphalt 9: Legends is a classic racer in which you can race in single and multiplayer mode. The more races you win, the more cars you can unlock. While we tackle five sections with different races in the career mode, we graze in multiplayer mode against other racing enthusiasts about the bet.

Whether asphalt 9 is pay2win or not, the fans (via reddit) arise: In order to come faster on coveted auto-blueprints for better vehicles, you can spend real money here. You can also get this in the game, but then you have to spend a lot of time for grinding.

Fallout Shelter

Genre: Management SIM Switch online necessary? no Are there microdransactions? Yes (Items)

This is how it happens: Fallout Shelter is a management SIM in the PostAapokalyptic Universe of the Fallout series, where everything revolves around the construction and management of a subterranean vault (Vault). For expansion several room variants are available. In addition, we have to take care of our Vaultlings and their needs. This recalls a little bit of Sims, but just in 2D.

Pokémon Cafe Mix

Genre: Puzzle Switch online necessary? no Are there microtransactions? Yes (Ingame Currency, Power-Ups, Item Packs etc)

This is how it happens: Another free Pokémon game in this list. Café Mix does not relieve itself of the typical catch and fighting principle of the RPGs, but lets you mix colorful Pokémon drinks and farm a cafe. More information about the game principle is in our Nintendo switch Special:

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Color Zen

Genre: Puzzle Switch online necessary? no Are there any microtransactions? Yes (skip level against real money)

This is how it happens: Color Zen is a relaxing puzzle game that wants to free you with quiet music and bright colors from everyday stress. Your goal is to combine colors with each other so that a coherent picture is created. Overall, Color Zen offers 460 levels.

Arena of Valor

Genre: MOBA Switch online necessary? no Are there microdransactions? Yes (Ingame currency to unlock faster characters)

This is how it happens: In Arena of Valor you crash into a combat arena with a team of several heroes and heroines and tries to defeat your opponent / your opponent in real time. To do this, you make a team of different classes together. From Assassine, about magicians to warriors everything is here.

Paladins: Champions of the Realm

Genre: Moba, Shooter Switch online necessary? No. Are there microdransactions? Yes (buyable champions and cosmetics)

This is how it happens: The Moba Shooter Paladins: Champions of the Realm throws us in 5V5 matches in an arena in which we have to exist in typical Moba manner with tanks, support and stallions against the other team. The more balanced we are set up, the better our chances are. Currently there are over 40 different champions.

CocksSplay supported: Anyone who plays on the Switch or Xbox can play together with his friends and girlfriends on the other console together.

Rocket League

Genre: Fun Racer, football Switch online necessary? No. Are there microdransactions? Yes (Cosmetics)

This is how it happens: Rocket League has been playable for free since summer 2020. Here you can expect a mixture of football and racing game with a conceivable simple gameplay: in stylish toy cars we shower through arenas and have to shoot a big ball in the opposing gate. We can jump with our carts to run different turns in the air and use a turbo boost to relate our adversaries in a cloud of dust.

This is how multiplayer mode works: Local or online (even in splits screen mode), two to a maximum of eight players are supported within, and bots can be added. After each match, all a new vehicle or a new cosmetic part get to beautify your cars.

Free Nintendo Switch Games with Switch Online

Who is a member of the paid service Nintendo Switch-Online, can also access a library of NES and SNES classics, and completely without additional costs. Among other things, you can play the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy for free on the Switch or the classic Earthbound.

All information about the Switch Online subscription is found in a separate Nintendo switch article.

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Which free Nintendo switch games are your sweetheart and why? Do you also have more recommendations? Write us in the comments.