All free Nintendo Switch games

Free Switch fighting games

Fighting games are different from MMOs, MOBAs, and battle royales as they focus mostly on the beat-em-up approach like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate does. Here are all of the free fighting games on Switch. 

Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla features over 40 unique characters to choose from including characters from various franchises like Assassin's Creed, Adventure Time, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Rayman, and more.  This free-to-play fighting game offers local competitions, single-player, or co-op modes. Play as your favorite characters and make them go head-to-head with other popular heroes. 

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Brawlhalla

Choose your fighter and fight however you'd like! Battles can be fought against AI, with a friend, or online. Plus, there are dozens of fun characters for your to play as. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/brawlhalla-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Super Kirby Clash *

Kirby has been in the spotlight a lot since the success of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but there's one of the puffball's games that you don't have to purchase to enjoy. In Super Kirby Clash, up to four players take on the role of four different colored Kirby characters with different fighting styles. Work together to fight your way through various levels and bosses. You can play multiplayer locally or online.

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Super Kirby Clash

Choose one of four Kirby characters and defeat bosses in this multiplayer beat 'em up game. You can play locally with friends or with others online. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-kirby-clash-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Fantasy Strike *

This is the perfect free game for fans of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. You participate in tournament-style matches that employ martial arts styles. In addition to fists, this can include swords, archery, and other weapons. Carefully calculate your moves to overtake your opponents and choose from multiple single-player modes.

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Fantasy Strike

Bring martial arts into the match with this tournament-style fighting game. Characters have different weapons and styles for you to master, which helps keep gameplay challenging and fun. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fantasy-strike-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble! *

Bringing together physics and fighting in the Sumo ring! Not only will you be going up against your opponent, but you've got to watch out for your ring too. The different environments have different challenges to overcome during your battle.

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Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!

Take on a new style of fighting in this Sumo game where you must be the last man in the ring in this top-down fighting game. You must keep your location in mind as it can change up how things play out. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/circle-of-sumo-online-rumble-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

FIGHTING EX LAYER ANOTHER DASH *

This fighting game has a similar feel to Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Soul Calibur. Choose your fighter and get in the ring! Each character has different moves and is ready to show them off. Once you master a particular player you can prove your prowess against others with local or online matches. 

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FIGHTING EX LAYER ANOTHER DASH

Choose a fighter and test out their moves in the ring. You can play against one other person locally or online for additional competition. Prove you're the very best one in the ring. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fighting-ex-layer-another-dash-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

PunchMan Online *

PunchMan Online is a family-friendly game that allows you to play against several others online at the same time! Choose your character color and add accessories that you unlock as you progress. Compete with players around the world to beat their health bars down. The last one standing wins!

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PunchMan Online

Whether you're playing online with players across the world or playing with friends, knock your opponents off the stage and be the last one standing! This is kid-friendly and your character is customizable!

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/punchman-online-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Rebecca Spear
Gaming Editor

Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore's dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. If you’ve got a question about Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, or just about any other Nintendo series check out her guides to help you out. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides, previews, and reviews for both Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend.