All free Nintendo Switch games

Free Nintendo Switch RPGs & MMOs

Role-playing games or RPGs stand out from other games since they tend to have a little of everything. There's usually combat, puzzle solving, and exploration that add to a central plot. Meanwhile, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) can ofter a similar experience with millions of players being able to interact and work together via the internet. Here are all of the free RPGs and MMOs on Nintendo Switch. 

DC Universe Online

This MMO game allows you to create your own Super Hero or Super Villain and then run around the DC universe. You'll engage in battles alongside your favorite characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and more.

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DC Universe Online

Choose a hero or a villain and explore the DC worlds. There are plenty of things to discover as you interact with other characters and the environments everything is set in. 

Download at: Nintendo

Skyforge

Skyforge offers a mixture of fantasy and science fiction in an MMORPG. The world is in danger, filled with gods and monsters, and you must fight to save it . Your class determines your battle style and your moves. Play online with players all over and enjoy the many updates that provide new things to do.

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Skyforge

There's always something to fight for with the regular updates on this free title. With a large world filled with gods and monsters, there's no shortage of things to do while you interact with other players.

Download at: Nintendo

Pokémon Quest

If you have always felt that Pokémon didn't have enough corners, then you are in luck. Pokémon Quest allows you to collect Pokémon and battle your way across Tumblecube island in this fun little Pokémon game. It's a simple little RPG that packs a lot of fun. You can even get help from our Pokémon Quest: Tips and tricks guide. 

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Pokémon Quest

If Pokémon were made in Minecraft style, it would look like this! Discover Pokémon across the island and attract more with your cooking.

Download at: Nintendo

Dawn of the Breakers

Dawn of the Breakers Nintendo Switch

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If you are hot for some combat and want a game with an anime art style and a fun story, go pick up Dawn of the Breakers. It's set in a sci-fi world where you take on the role of a young man with amnesia who must form a team of six fighters to take on Ghouls. 

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Dawn of the Breakers

Anime and sci-fi combat with a story! As you and your team go on to fight Ghouls, what will you discover about your backstory as your deal with your amnesia?

Download at: Nintendo

The Elder Scrolls: Blades *

Another adventure from the same studio that brought us The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim allows players to explore a fantasy world, customize your character and build your town. Take on battles against friends on other platforms and save across your own devices. This world is yours to make however you'd like.

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The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Create a character and adventure however you choose in this popular game from Bethesda Game Studios. You can build a town, improve your character, go after monsters, and much more. 

Download at: Nintendo

Rogue Company

In this third-person shooter, you and your team are out to save the world, but the method by which you do this depends on who you are. Choose the agent with your favorite set of skills and get to work, strategizing with your teammates to win. There are many weapons, game modes, and gadgets to enjoy.

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Rogue Company

The agent you use determines your skills. Choose wisely and save the world while working together with your team or experiment with a new character and master their abilities. 

Download at: Nintendo

RPG Maker MV Player

This is a very special game that allows you to play RPGs made by other RPG fans! With unique games and new worlds, there's always something new to discover. You can think of it kind of like Super Mario Maker 2 but for retro pixel-style adventures. What's more, it does not require you to have the RPG Maker MV software.

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RPG Maker MV Player

Check out player-made games without downloading the RPG Maker MV software. This brings plenty of different possibilities to you as limitless as creators' imaginations. 

Download at: Nintendo

Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm *

As the name suggests, this is an idle game made with Dungeons & Dragons strategy. You unlock new items and characters through limited-time events updated regularly. Figure out the perfect formation strategy and enjoy the rewards that follow.

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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm

This is a D&D-style idle game where you complete events and create strategies over time and unlock new things. It takes characters and events from novels and adventures for some unique fantasy experiences. 

Download at: Nintendo

Sky: Children of the Light *

If you liked Journey, then you'll probably like this game since it was made by the same creators. You play as one of the Children of Light who has arrived in the world of Sky. Your goal is uplift those around you and return stars to their constellations. 

There is a mystery to be uncovered in the game's seven beautifully created realms. You can interact with other players and each character comes with a new story. Have fun connecting with others and customizing your character as new events and adventures are added.

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Sky: Children of the Light

This is a calming game that allows you to play with others in a gorgeous world. You can customize your character, go exploring, and try to unravel the mystery within the seven realms.

Download at: Nintendo

Opus Castle *

In this 3D horror, here's a castle in Brazil with a sad history waiting for you to uncover the mysteries within. The chilling part is that it's based on a real story. to explore the castle and see what you can discover about the supernatural occurrences within its walls. Which of the endings will your choices take you to?

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Opus Castle

Go through this 3D horror based on a real story and see which of the endings you'll end up with. There are many jump scares, and many spirits to encounter. Be safe.

Download at: Nintendo

Guardian Tales

Get a little bit of everything in Guardian Tales. Custom building, PVP, dungeons, weapons, strategy, puzzles, and more. You are traveling in Kanterbury to save it from the Invaders. There are many missions, stories, rewards, and more to explore.

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Guardian Tales

The world of Kanterbury is yours to explore, and also to save! Protect it from the Invaders, but also take time to enjoy the building and other features you uncover along the way.

Download at: Nintendo

Kitten Squad

PETA has gotten in on the Switch gaming world with Kitten Squad. Control a battalion of kittens as they defeat evil robots to free captured animals. It's an action  game in the style of classic arcade shooters and it can be enjoyed on your own or in two-player co-op. 

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Kitten Squad

These kitties are bad in the best way! Take on robots and free your imprisoned furry friends either on your own or with a friend in two-player co-op.

Download at: Nintendo

Alex Huebner
Contributor

Alex has been working with iMore as a Freelance Gaming Writer for three years. You can also find a few articles of hers on Android Central and Windows Central. She regularly covers Nintendo Switch games and accessories as well as iOS game apps. In addition to the Nintendo Switch, you may also find her playing on the PlayStation and PC. When she doesn’t have a controller in hand she likes to spend her time with her husband, son, and dogs, exploring new places, or hiding away with a book (or comic book). A few of her favorite games include the Zelda franchise, Little Nightmares, and Animal Crossing.