Top 10 Free Games on Nintendo Switch

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Here are the best free games that you can play on your Nintendo Switch, which is the best handheld gaming device

Getting the Nintendo Switch is a costly affair. But shelling out more money for your new console is even costlier, especially with games also costing a bundle. However, we have got you covered you can try out these free games on your Nintendo Switch.

The new Nintendo Switch with OLED display is also a great new option. So if you are planning to buy a new handheld console, you could consider getting the new device with a better display. Here are the top ten free video games for the Nintendo Switch.

Top 10 Free Games for Nintendo Switch

10. Super Kirby Clash

After the failure of Team Kirby Clash Deluxe on the Nintendo 3DS, the developers decided to revamp the Kirby games. Kirby, the pink amorphous blob who can inhale enemies and absorb their powers is a B list character in the Nintendo gaming world. But they completely overhauled his character and story in Super Kirby Clash. They have made the game into an awesome role-playing game. The players can choose from different heroes like Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore and Beam Mage classes to form their team. The objective of Super Kirby Clash is to assemble your team and save the Dream Kingdom.

9. Arena of Valour

Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas or MOBAs are some of the most popular genres of games right now. Most MOBA games have a similar objective with some different mechanics and characters. MOBAs are extremely fast-paced and require real-time strategising to win the game. Arena of valour is the first MOBA that is available for free on the Nintendo Switch. The game was ported from the mobile version. If you love playing MOBAs you should try out Arena of Valour. But players should note that due to no availability of the cross-play feature, the queue times can be very long.

8. Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter is a part of one of the best selling franchises Fallout. The game has a cartoony feel to it with some hardcore game mechanics. The objective of the game is to build and survive in your vault while the world is affected by nuclear radiation. The players have to manage and maintain their vault ensuring every person present is satisfied. The players can add more rooms, and manage food and power resources. The addition of the quests feature has made the game even more exciting.

7. Colour of Zen

All of the action and adventure games will have you gripping the controller and smashing the buttons in frustration. Colour of Zen is a completely different game that will give you a different gameplay experience. Colour of Zen is a puzzle game where the objective is to move around some shapes until the last colour remaining will be the same as the outer border. The game starts of with some pretty simple levels. But gets more interesting with more colours and certain limitations. This puzzle game has a beautiful soundtrack that will enhance your gaming experience. The first 120 levels are free with an option to purchase more levels.

6. Fortnite

One of the most popular Battle Royale games, Fortnite is also available for free on the Nintendo Switch. This extremely popular game runs on the Nintendo Switch at 30 fps. The best feature about Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch is that it supports cross-play. It means that you will be able to play with your friends playing on different consoles or PC. The cartoony nature of Fortnite is fun to enjoy on a handheld console. The developers are also introducing cool new features and characters every season.

5. Brawlhalla

Simply put, Brawlhalla is a free to play version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. But that is not to say that it is any bit disappointing. It has some amazing characters with superb action and combos. The fighting and gameplay mechanics are very similar to Super Smash Bros. The game has a ton of innovative and unique characters. If you haven’t played any similar fighting games, you could try Brawlhalla for free on the Nintendo Switch. The game has a multiplayer option of up to 8 players.

4. Pokemon Quest

Pokemon is Nintendo’s best selling franchise of all time. The cute little animals that will fight for you just got a lot cuter in the free Pokemon Quest game. Pokemon Quest features the original 151 pokemon in a cube form. All the first generation pokemon look extremely adorable in their chibi look. Pokemon Quest is quite different from the main series games. The player is transported to the Tumblecube Island where he is transformed into a cube version of himself. You will have to fight using your pokemon and level them up. You can catch more pokemon by cooking specific stews. There isn’t much serious storyline as such but players can enjoy the casual nature of the game.

3. Apex Legends

Apex Legends is another Battle Royale game available on the Nintendo Switch for free. The players have a variety of characters and classes to choose from. You can choose a character on your playstyle or just your current mood. You can play tactically and set up traps or just go for it and aggressively attack people. Apex Legends was ported to the Nintendo Switch on March 8.

2. Warframe

Warframe is an amazing first-person shooter game that was ported to the Nintendo Switch. The game might seem a bit hard at first but once you understand the mechanics, you can enjoy the ‘shoot ‘em up’ nature of the game. Warframe is inspired by the classic mecha style where the player is equipped with a custom hi-tech suit of armour. The players can enjoy the single-player mode or team up with their friends in the multiplayer mode. The players can unlock new weapons and areas to explore as they progress through the game.

1. Tetris 99

Tetris is one of the best classic retro games of all time. The developers have transformed this classic game into a multiplayer Battle Royale game. The gameplay mechanics of the original Tetris have stayed the same. But when you clear two rows of blocks, you can throw stuff at your opponents to ruin their game. As in all Battle Royale games, the last one standing wins. It is an intense experience for newcomers as well as veterans.

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