There are a huge number of games now available for the Switch, including an assortment of free and free-to-play titles. While the term “free-to-play” often has negative and predatory connotations, many of these games can be enjoyed without ever handing over a cent.
Keep in mind though that playing multiplayer games requires a basic Nintendo Switch Online subscription, which costs $19.99 per year. That means even free-to-play online titles require some form of premium membership. Not all of the games below are multiplayer experiences, but the vast majority of them are.
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How does Tetris battle royale sound? That’s the idea behind Tetris 99, a Switch-exclusive free-to-play online multiplayer title that pits you against 98 other players in a bid to be the last person standing. As you play you can see how your rivals are stacking up, and even target players by sending blocks their way using the right thumbstick.
If you’re a competitive Tetris player you should give 99 a shot. Once you’ve claimed a victory you can go up against other victors in a special “Invictus” game mode. Tetris 99 features a $9.99 DLC pack which includes a season pass, new modes including offline CPU battle, and local multiplayer.
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Pac-Man 99 is to Pac-Man what Tetris 99 is to Tetris: a competitive battle royale against 98 other pill-munching yellow dots. Just like Tetris 99, you can turn the tide of battle on other players by slowing them down, jamming the board, and countering incoming attacks.
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