Check out these free demos and free-to-start games available for Nintendo 3DS family systems (2024)

There are so many games available for Nintendo 3DS family systems and many of them have a free demo* available on Nintendo eShop, allowing you to try before you buy. There are also many free-to-start** games that you can play too. Have a look at what’s available below!

Free demos available on Nintendo eShop

• Kirby's Extra Epic YarnNintendo 3DSJoin Kirby on a whimsical journey to knit Patch Land back together in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn for Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• WarioWare GoldNintendo 3DS“It’s me, Wario!” Touch, twist, and mash your way to victory in 300 microgames in WarioWare Gold, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Fire Emblem: AwakeningNintendo 3DSThe official Nintendo of Europe website for Fire Emblem: Awakening. Help Prince Chrom defend his kingdom against an ancient evil force, only on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL!

• Detective PikachuNintendo 3DSPut your detective hat on and crack the case of a boy’s missing father in Detective Pikachu, a unique adventure game only on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerNintendo 3DSExplore a variety of tricky sandbox-style levels inspired by Japanese box gardens called Hakoniwa in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Nintendo 3DS!

• Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique 3 – Styling StarNintendo 3DSTake your boutique to the top as you style the stars of tomorrow in Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique 3 – Styling Star, only for Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Hey! PIKMINNintendo 3DSDiscover the tiny world of the Pikmin on Nintendo 3DS family systems in Hey! PIKMIN, a charming side-scrolling adventure game.

• MiitopiaNintendo 3DSHead out on a hilariously quirky quest with your favourite Mii characters in Miitopia for Nintendo 3DS family systems! Who will you take with you?

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  Bravely DefaultNintendo 3DSDiscover Bravely Default, a unique and innovative RPG experience, exclusive to Nintendo 3DS.

• Pokémon SunNintendo 3DSThe next era of Pokémon games comes to Nintendo 3DS family systems in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.

• Pokémon MoonNintendo 3DSThe next era of Pokémon games comes to Nintendo 3DS family systems in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.

• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DSGet ready for a portable clash for the ages packed with famous characters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS!

• Monster Hunter Stories™Nintendo 3DSMount up for battle in a Monster Hunter adventure like no other in Monster Hunter Stories™, only for Nintendo 3DS family systems.

• Monster Hunter™ GenerationsNintendo 3DSDo battle with fierce beasts, take the hunt online and even play as a Felyne in Monster Hunter™ Generations, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Tomodachi LifeNintendo 3DSIn Tomodachi Life on Nintendo 3DS, populate your very own island with the Mii characters of family, friends or anyone else you can think of!

• Ever OasisNintendo 3DSExplore the world to expand your oasis – and your adventuring horizons – in Ever Oasis on Nintendo 3DS family systems.

• Picross 3D: Round 2Nintendo 3DSUncover hidden shapes and your inner puzzling prowess in Picross 3D: Round 2, only for Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• YO-KAI WATCH®Nintendo 3DSFind Yo-kai, befriend them, turn them into a team and then challenge evil Yo-kai to help people in YO-KAI WATCH®, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems.

• Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?Nintendo 3DSDiscover more about the contemporary dilemma of information overload with Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?

• Rhythm Paradise MegamixNintendo 3DSFind your flow and take on the greatest hits from Rhythm Paradise, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Kirby Battle RoyaleNintendo 3DSKirby is about to enter a tournament against his toughest rival yet…himself!

• Disney Art AcademyNintendo 3DSMaster the art of drawing beloved Disney and Pixar characters in Disney Art Academy, only for Nintendo 3DS family systems.

• Kirby: Planet RobobotNintendo 3DSRise up against the robots and save Planet Popstar in Kirby: Planet Robobot, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Hyrule Warriors: LegendsNintendo 3DSCut down legions of enemies as fan-favourite The Legend of Zelda characters in Hyrule Warriors: Legends on Nintendo 3DS!

• Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the MythNintendo 3DSJourney beyond the myth and discover what awaits you at the top of the Yggdrasil Tree in Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth!

• Chibi-Robo!™ Zip LashNintendo 3DSSwing into action with Chibi-Robo and pull the plug on an alien invasion in Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash for Nintendo 3DS family systems.

• The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force HeroesNintendo 3DSConnect! Co-operate! Conquer! Triumph over enemies and puzzles as a dynamic trio in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes for Nintendo 3DS family systems.

• Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.Nintendo 3DSCalling all agents – the President needs you in Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., only for Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Mario Golf: World TourNintendo 3DSBring fun to the fore in Mario Golf: World Tour on Nintendo 3DS family systems! Take on players from all over the world and reach the top!

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to InfinityNintendo 3DSBecome a Pokémon and have exciting adventures as the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series comes to Nintendo 3DS!

• Pokémon ShuffleNintendo 3DSPrepare for exciting puzzle action in Pokémon Shuffle, available to download from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS!

• Pokémon PicrossNintendo 3DSTurn puzzles into portraits in Pokémon Picross, available to download from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Team Kirby Clash DeluxeNintendo 3DSClash with all-powerful bosses in heroic battles in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, available exclusively from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• FullbloxNintendo 3DSPush your puzzle-solving skills to their fullest in Fullblox, only available from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems!

• Steel Diver: Sub WarsNintendo 3DSDiscover the official website for Steel Diver: Sub Wars, a tactical first-person shooter exclusive to Nintendo 3DS!