Summary
- Free-to-play multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch offer diverse and engaging experiences.
- Unique titles like Palia, Star Wars: Hunters, and Sky: Children of the Light provide fun multiplayer options from multiple genres.
- Popular favorites such as Fortnite, Tetris 99, and Dauntless offer free, quality multiplayer experiences with tons of action.
The 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo Switch has incredible games, from Super Mario Odyssey to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to smalle𓆏r indie titles such as Dead Cells and Golf Story. While these premium paid games are worth your time and attention, what if you want to try out something less expensive, namely, free-to-play games?
16🐓8澳洲幸运5开奖网: The Bestও Nintendo Switch Games Of All Time
The Nintendo Switch has dominated since its launch in 2017🍒, and now we have a vast selection of fantastic games to take on the go.
Free-to-play g🐽ames a💯re in abundance on Switch, especially if you are a fan of multiplayer experiences. There are well over one hundred free multiplayer Switch games to start playing immediately, but not all are worth your time. The following free multiplayer Switch games can be played now and are best enjoyed with others.
Updated January 30, 2025, by Kyle Chamaillard: There are many excellent multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch that you can experience without spending a dime. We've updated this list to include even more titles worth checking out.
18 Disney Speedstorm 💜
- Released
- September 28, 2023 𝓰 𒈔
- ESRB
- E for Everyone due to Mild Fantas🌊y Violencꦓe, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Gameloft
- Publisher(s)
- Gameloft
- Multiplayer
- ♌ Online Multiplayer𝕴
- Franchise
- Disney
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Xbox Series X, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
If you feel like you're burning out on Mario Kart, Disney Speedstorm is a neat alternative you can hop into any time without paying a fee. With more than 80 iconic characters from iconic Disney and Pixar franchises and immersive stages to drive across, this package has more than enough content to kee♛p you entertained.
You'll start the game with access to only a handful of racers and must earn in-game currency (or spend real money) to unlock the rest. The gameplay is similar to Mario Kart, requiring you to master drifting and using skills to finish in first place. With various single-player an🎀d multiplayer modes, Disney Speedstorm is perfect for anyone who loves Disney or has a need for speed.
17 Warframe
- Released
- March 25, 20ꦅ13
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence ಞ ꦑ
- Developer(s)
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Digital Extremes
- Publisher(s)
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Digital Extremes
- Multiplayer
- 🌃 Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, ♊Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Xbox Series S, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Xbox Series X, Switch
- How Long To Beat
- 🍸 100+ Hours
- Metascore
- 85
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S ꦆ
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
Warframe originally launched in 2013 and has grown to become one of the most popular free-to-play online multiplayer games of the generation. It finally arrived on the Ni🍸ntendo Switch in 2018 and runs surprisingly well on the console, minus some slower loading times and occasional framerate issues.
A game with as large of a fanbase and a decade-plus story might sound intimidating, but Warframe goes out of its way to help new players ease themselves into its vast universe. You select a character (168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the titular Warframes) and complete missions to unloc🐻k new gear and abilities. Many p🎀eople have sunk hundreds of hours into Warframe, making it an essential download for anyone looking for a solid third-person action game to play alone or with some friends.
16 Palia
- Released
- August 10, ♚20🌼23
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, ✤Use of Tobacco
- Developer(s)
- 💝 Singularity 6, Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Singularity 6, I🗹nc.
- Engine
- U𝄹nreal Engine 4 ꦚ
- Multiplayer
- ෴ Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-25
- Platform(s)
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo Switch, PC
Plenty of single-player games on the Nintendo Switch allow you to gather resources in an open world to build magnificent devic💙es or grow delicious crops, but sometimes it's better to ex🉐plore with a friend or two. Palia is an MMO that allows you and your group to participate in different activities like mining and fishing to improve life in Kilima Village.
Whi🍰le it's fun to hop into frantic action games like Call of Duty with a squad of friends, sometimes it's nice to just sit back, relax, and catch up with something a little more lighthearted.ꦛ Palia is still only available as an open beta, but there is already enough in the game to keep you busy for quite some time.
15 ౠ Star Wars: Hunters
- Released
- 👍 June 4, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Violence 🐼
- Developer(s)
- Zynga
- Publisher(s)
- Zynga
- Engine
- ౠ Unreal Engine 4 🏅
- Multiplayer
- ♌ Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Star Wars
- Developer
- 🌺 NaturalMotion🐲
Given the popularity of hero shooters during the late 2010s, it's surprising that it took until 2024 for Star Wars to enter the arena with a free-to-play multiplayer experience. These 4v4 matches take place in iconic locations set betw🥃een the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
Though you can't play as Luke Skywal꧟ker or Darth Vader, Hunters is full of unique characters with their own abilities to master. There are plenty of new skins and rewards in the battle pass that give you the ince𝓰ntive to keep playing even if nobody else is around to join you. If you have three friends who enjoy Star Wars and want to hop into a game without spending a dime, Hunters is an enjoyable time that may surprise you.
14 ๊ Sky: Children Of 🧔The Light
168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Sky: Children of the Light is a 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:unique and artistic take on an online multiplayer Switch game that helps you unwind from the real world by moving through a heartfelt one. From the creators of the beloved indie hit Journey, Sky: Childen of Light is about connecting with other online players, bringing light and hope to those in need.
This free mu🎀ltiplayer Switch game is unique because it weaves fluid gameplay with personalized stories. You are encouraged to interact with other players in this free-roaming sky island paradise while being swept up in entrancing music, lovely visuals, and even some fun character customization.
13 Rocket Lea✅gue
- Released
- 𒈔 July 7, 2015
- ESRB
- E for Everyone: Mil♕d Lyrics
- Developer(s)
- Psyonix
- Publisher(s)
- Psyonix
- Engine
- 📖 Unr𒁃eal Engine 3
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op, Onl♒ine Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- 🌃 PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertic💝al or Horizontal 🐻
- Metascore
- 85
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox On🍌e & Xbox Series X|S
What do you get when you combine soccer (football) with a demolition derby? Answer: one of the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:most competitive eSports of this console generation! Of course, we're talkin🌠g about Rocket League, the online multiplayer Switch game that has taken the world by storm.
One of the reasons Rocket League is one of the best free multiplayer Switch games is its Nintendo-exclusive content. Any Switch player who logs into the game receives a free Mario, Luigi, and Samus skin for their vehicle. And unlike Mari🐓o Kart, Rocket League is a skill-based game with no dastardly b🐷lue shells.
12 🌳 ♛ Super Bomberman R Online
Super Bomberman R
- Released
- ꦰ Ma🌊rch 3, 2017
- ESRB
- ඣ 🃏E For Everyone 10+
- Developer(s)
- Konami, HexaDrive
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
- Multiplayer
- ꧟ Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Number of Players
- 1
- Platform(s)
- Xbox One, Switch, PC, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S
- How Long To Beat
- 4 Hours
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
The Bomberman games have covered various gameplay styles, from story-based experiences in Bomberman 64 to this unique 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:battle royale. Super Bomberman R Online🍰 features the traditional arcade-style Bomberman gameplay but infuses it with an online, free-to-play competitive experience.
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In this free multiplayer Switch game, you can battle up to 64 other players worldwide. Each mini-victory during a match means you can move on to face more formidable Bomberman opponents. 🐼While the game has purchasable cosmetic goodies, none are necessary to enjoy this online👍 multiplayer Switch game.
11 Pokemon Unite 🎃
- Released
- 🎉 July 21🅷, 2021
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- TiMi ꦡStudioꦿs
- Publisher(s)
- 🔯 Th♊e Pokemon Company
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- ✤ Onl💧ine Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- 🗹 Mobile & Switch ꦦ
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- Mobile, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo Switch
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile & Switch 🐎
If you haven't heard of Pokemon Unite, you're missing out on an incredibly fun and accessible MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena)🅰. Unfortunately, MOBAs, by nature, are generally impenet♛rable to new players and often breed exclusive communities.
Fortunately, Pokemon Unite strays away from the traditional MOBA tactics by mixing the standard team v🅷ersus team gameplay with Pokemon's fun and lovable nature. In this online multiplayer Switch game, you play as your favorite Pokemon, attack and defend strategic points, level📖 up, gain new abilities, and get stronger.
10 ꦍ Super Kirby Clash
Super Kirby Clash is another free multiplayer Switch game based on Nintendo IP. This co-op 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:boss raid game enlists you in four-player Kirby squads to fight enemies like Waddle Dee, King Doo, and Mr. Frosty. Each K🗹irby takes on a different role with unique skills, like Sword Hero or Doctor Healmore.
Super Kirby Clash is a fantastic online multiplayer Switch game because of its shallow learning curve. The control scheme is straightforward and familiar to anyone who has played a Kirby or Smash Bros title. Plus, the 4v1 format allows advanced players to cover for new players while they learn the ga🅺me.
9 Fortnite
- Released
- September 26, 2017 ꩵ
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Violence 𒉰
- Developer(s)
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Epic Games
- Publisher(s)
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Epic Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5 🔯 ൲
- Multiplayer
- 🐓 Online Multiplayer ❀
- Cross-Platform Play
- ﷺ Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Se🧸ries X|S
- Cross Save
- yes
- Number of Players
- 1-4 (online) 𝔍 🦂
- Split Screen Orientation
- ﷽ Horizontal Only
- Platform(s)
- 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:PlayStation 5, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:PlayStation 4, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Xbox Series X, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Xbox Series S, Xbox One, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo Switch 2, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile
- Metascore
- 78
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobil🐬e, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- X|S Optimized
- YES
- Local Co-Op Support
- ꧅ 1-4 Players
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
Fortnite is a cultural phenomenon and a free-to-play gaming juggernaut. Unless you live under a rock, you have likely heard of Fortnite's success. This highly colorful, vibrant, and long-running online multiplayer Switch game continues to🅰 thrive year after year.
Of course, the game is known for its solo, duo, trio, and quads battle royale modes. However, if you eschew the battle royale gameplay, you can hop into a boatload of creative game modes. Likewise, multiplayer fans can jump into Fortnight immediately since the game is only monetiz꧂ed with optional cosmeℱtic goodies.
