All free Nintendo Switch games

Free shooters on Nintendo Switch

Whether the focus is team-based or solo campaign, here are the free shooter games available on Switch. 

Warframe *

If you're looking for an intense third-person shooter to play with friends online, this is the game for you. You take on the role of the Tenna, an ancient warrior race who awakens to find themselves in the middle of feuding groups. You must use your weapons and titular Warframe to take on missions and destroy enemies. There are microtransactions, but the game can be enjoyed without spending a penny. 

Warframe

Warframe

Choose a customizable Warframe with the abilities you enjoy, build your team, discover, and fight! It's a PvE third-person shooter with plenty of things to do. 

Download at: Nintendo

Warface

This online first-person shooter has you playing against others using realistic weapons. There are multiple PvP modes to discover and five playable classes, each with its own unique abilities. Compete against other players and see how well you can do. 

Warface

Warface

An online PvP where you choose your class and use realistic weapons. There are also additional modes like PvE that can help shake gameplay up. See which weapons you like best as you interact with different conditions. 

Download at: Nintendo

Vigor *

The apocalypse has come, and how you survive is up to you. Team up with other survivors or shoot them and take their stuff. Build up your apocalypse shelter and explore Norway in this challenging shooter.

Vigor

Vigor

Your path in the apocalypse is totally up to you. Will you team up, go it alone, or betray to claw your way to survival? Of course, you can shake things up and try different tactics. 

Download at: Nintendo

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