Looking for something new to play on Nintendo Switch?
There are loads of free demos available on Nintendo eShop that let you try before you buy. Some free demos will even let you play the game from the start and take your progress with you into the full game!
On top of that, there are many free-to-start* titles that you can get stuck into as well as free software available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members.
Free demos available on Nintendo eShop
- MiitopiaHead out on a hilariously quirky quest with your favourite Mii characters in Miitopia for Nintendo Switch!
- MONSTER HUNTER RISEGo on a hunt wherever you want, whenever you want in MONSTER HUNTER RISE for Nintendo Switch!
- 51 Worldwide GamesEnjoy a diverse collection of timeless tabletop treasures in 51 Worldwide Games on Nintendo Switch!
- Game Builder GarageAnyone can learn to make games, with fun and interactive lessons, in Game Builder Garage.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityWitness the Great Calamity first-hand and try to save Hyrule from total destruction!
- WarioWare: Get It Together!Microgame mayhem comes to Nintendo Switch in WarioWare: Get It Together!
- Just Dance® 2021It's more than Just Dance
- Pikmin 3 DeluxeExplore a hostile planet in this exciting blend of action and strategy with Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch!
- Little Nightmares IIWill you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinA monster-filled RPG takes flight in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on Nintendo Switch!
- Yoshi's Crafted WorldDiscover both sides of handcrafted stages in Yoshi’s Crafted World for Nintendo Switch.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DXGet ready to explore a beautiful, reimagined world in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX on Nintendo Switch!
- Monopoly for Nintendo SwitchGrow your empire anywhere, anytime, with Monopoly for Nintendo Switch! Immerse yourself in a mix of the original family-favourite board game, enriched with new ways to play
- IMMORTALS FENYX RISINGPlay as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods from a dark curse.
- BRAVELY DEFAULT IIJoin the Heroes of Light on their grand quest to restore balance to the world in BRAVELY DEFAULT II for Nintendo Switch!
- Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerExplore a variety of tricky sandbox-style levels inspired by Japanese box gardens called Hakoniwa in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Nintendo Switch.
- Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive EditionJourney to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel in Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch.
- Pokkén Tournament DXPlay Pokkén anytime, anywhere, with Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch!
- Kirby Star AlliesTeam up with friends to puff up your powers in Kirby Star Allies on Nintendo Switch, a fantastical platforming adventure for up to four players!
- ARMSARMS for Nintendo Switch lets you trade blows using extendable arms in a unique multiplayer fighting game!
- Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!Communicate, co-operate and use your imagination to solve shape puzzles in Snipperclips – Cut it out, together! for Nintendo Switch!
- NEO: The World Ends with You"Only the possibility of you can change our fate"
- Rayman Legends: Definitive EditionRayman is coming to Nintendo Switch with Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition, including new exclusive content!
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New ChampionsSuper plays clash in arcade football game Captain Tsubasa!
Want even more demos? Try loads of Nintendo Switch games for free right now – see all available demos!
Free-to-start games available on Nintendo eShop
- FortniteSquad up for a Battle Royale on Nintendo Switch!
- Rocket League®PLAY ROCKET LEAGUE FOR FREE!
- Pokémon UNITEJump into Pokémon's first strategic 5-on-5 battle game, with Pokémon UNITE on Nintendo Switch!
- Apex Legends™Conquer with character in the next evolution of Battle Royale
- Asphalt 9: LegendsPlay Asphalt 9: Legends for FREE, race other players, and add renowned cars to your garage.
- Super Kirby ClashJoin Team Kirby and set out on a quest to save the Dream Kingdom, solo or with friends, in Super Kirby Clash for Nintendo Switch!
- NinjalaAssume the role of a modern-day ninja and take part in the Ninjala tournament!
- BRAWLHALLACome fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla!
- Pokémon QuestTumblecube Island is the setting for Pokémon Quest, a rambunctious action RPG created by GAME FREAK inc.
- Sky: Children of the LightFly with Friends
- Warface
- Knockout City™Throw, catch, pass, dodge, and tackle your way to glory!
- Capcom Arcade StadiumRelive the Capcom classics! 1943 -The Battle of Midway- comes as a free download!
- VigorOutlive the apocalypse, Vigor is a free-to-play looter shooter in post-war Norway
- DauntlessBattle for survival at the edge of the world against boss-sized Behemoths in Dauntless for Nintendo Switch.
- World of Tanks BlitzAction-packed tactical MMO with PvP tank battles!
- SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE
- The Elder Scrolls: BladesQuest. Create. Conquer.
- Fallout ShelterBuild the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
- PaladinsJoin 50+ million players in Paladins, the free-to-play fantasy team-based shooter sensation.
Check out more free-to-start games available to download from Nintendo eShop here.
Free software available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members
- TETRIS® 99TETRIS® 99 is a new take on the iconic puzzle game for Nintendo Switch! Can you best 98 other players online – all at the same time?!
- PAC-MAN 99Play PAC-MAN 99 for free and enjoy a unique online battle royale twist on the classic PAC-MAN experience.
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch OnlineEnjoy access to a growing library of classic Super NES games anytime, anywhere, right on your Nintendo Switch!
- Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch OnlineEnjoy access to a growing library of classic NES games anytime, anywhere, right on your Nintendo Switch!
Find out more about Nintendo Switch Online.
To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.
*Includes in-app purchases.
