All free Nintendo Switch games

Free puzzle games on Switch

Whether you like solving classic sliding puzzle games, actual jigsaw puzzles, or 3D puzzle adventures the Nintendo Switch has you covered with these free games. 

Tetris 99 *

This classic is now free on the Nintendo Store for everyone with a love of Tetris in their hearts. Build the blocks, make rows, and collect as many points as possible to advance to the next level. This edition comes with the ability to challenge other players in an online competition!

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Tetris 99

This classic title brings new challenges with its online competitive mode. Get the most points by clearing rows fastest and prove you're the best player out there. New events come regularly to keep things interesting. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/tetris-99-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Pokémon Café ReMix

What was once called Pokémon Café Mix has gotten the revamp treatment to become Pokémon Café ReMix! Bring your favorite Pokémon into your café by completing fun character-based puzzles that are easy and laid back. Even the menu items are Pokémon-themed. As new Pokémon come in, you can recruit them to work with you, each bringing their own skill to the job. It's incredibly cute.

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Puzzles, Pokémon, and coffee all come together as you build this café and give it the cutest staff. Work on collecting your favorite creatures by remembering what they like to order best and solving puzzles. 

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

Color Zen *

Color Zen is a nice, relaxing, and meditative experience where you solve artistically beautiful puzzles. It doesn't offer multiplayer but that just helps make it a game to enjoy on your own. Throw on some headphones and zone out on this puzzle game that will wash over you with abstract color.

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Color Zen

Enjoy a nice relaxing aesthetics while solving puzzles. Choose a soothing image and zone out in a swarm of colors that aren't too difficult to figure out. 

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

hexceed *

This puzzle game plays a whole lot like Minesweeper in that you uncover numbers to help you determine which tiles are safe and which ones will end the game. Run through each map attempting to free all of the safe spaces and mark all of the hexes. The more hints you uncover, the more accurate your marking will be. 

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hexceed

Choose your tile carefully to clear the map. However, if you pick the wrong tile you risk losing. These maps can be very large and provide a challenging experience for those who enjoy tactical puzzles.

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

Gems of War *

In Gems of War, players fight off beautifully illustrated fantasy foes using puzzle mechanics mixed with RPG elements. You'll need to bring your A-game cause you'll need to use strategy and foresight to win. Compete in live events each week and fight your way up global rankings to see who is the ultimate puzzle master.

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Gems of War

This is a competitive puzzle game with new rankings each week. Prove your puzzle-solving skills and take on fantasy opponents to show off your scores online. It's a great mix  of gem puzzles and RPG adventure. 

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

Puzzle Galaxy *

This game provides a puzzle for every mood! You can choose to play solo or with a friend. There are 25 images to go through or you can unlock up to 130 with additional DLC. 

These are simple puzzles with the largest ones only going up to 150 pieces and the smallest ones only having six pieces. You can play on your own or can play with one other person in local multiplayer. 

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Puzzle Galaxy

A free set of puzzles with so many options to choose from makes for a great game night with a buddy or way to relax alone. None of the puzzles are very complex making it a fun game for any age. 

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

Tricky Doors *

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While not a jewel or jigsaw puzzle, Tricky Doors offers escape room challenges that will test your critical thinking. Behind each tricky door is a puzzle for you to solve in escape room style. There are minigames and gorgeous places to explore. It's a great way to relax as you get yourself out of tricky situations and solve a variety of puzzles. 

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Tricky Doors

You're stuck and can only escape by solving puzzles behind various doors. These minigames are varied and will get you thinking in no time. It's a great way to relax after a long day. 

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

Lost Lands: Dark Overlord *

The game starts with Susan seeing her son Jimmy getting pulled into a portal and now it's up to you to save him. To do that, you'll find yourself in a magical world filled with fantastical creatures and beautiful locations. The only way to save your son and return home is by solving all the puzzles you encounter.

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Lost Lands: Dark Overlord

Save your son from a mysterious force that has sucked him into a fantasy world. Each puzzle you complete brings you a step closer to bringing your son home!

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/lost-lands-dark-overlord-free-to-play-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade *

Aim a bunch of bunnies at a stack of carrots in this Angry Birds clone. See how many of the 180 levels you can complete as you smash your way to victory. While it obviously takes its core gameplay from Angry Birds, there's no denying that it's a fun way to pass the time. 

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Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade

In case Angry Birds weren't enough, now you can help the angry bunnies get their revenge too! Shoot them at stacks of carrots and try to get the best scores you can. 

Download at: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/angry-bunnies-colossal-carrot-crusade-switch/" data-link-merchant="nintendo.com"">Nintendo

Rebecca Spear
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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.