Games like NBA 2K22
If NBA 2K22 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NBA 2K24, NBA 2K25 and NBA 2K26 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, competitive and intense. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Players who liked NBA 2K22 also play
Steam players who put hours into NBA 2K22 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
NBA 2K24
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Top pick for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
This product will no longer be available for purchase as of 10/30/2025. NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K24 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2025. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K25
WHY THIS
Shares vc economy and a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Second-strongest match for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.
NBA 2K26
WHY THIS
Shares vc economy and a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Third-strongest match for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with NBA 2K22.
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
NBA 2K23
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Ranked #4 for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay.
NBA 2K21
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Ranked #5 for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
Driving Strikers
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with NBA 2K22.
Driving Strikers is a 2.5D car football extravaganza in a 90s-style! Play 4-player matches across 5 different stadiums with wildly different and beautiful environments!
PBA Basketball Slam: Arcade Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with NBA 2K22.
PBA Basketball Slam: Arcade Edition! This zany and quirky arcade-style basketball features epic moves, high-flying dunks, and witty commentary that will keep you at the end of your seats. It’s basketball stripped down to its most fun and basic components which makes it easy to pick-up and enjoy.
JAM GODS
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for NBA 2K22 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Become the superstar you've always wanted to be in an immersive extreme basketball experience like nothing else before. Drain deep threes, dunk from anywhere, swat away shots, catch soaring alley-oops. Are you ready to become the chosen one?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
DORONKO WANKO
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K22.
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
Landfall Archives
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K22.
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!
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NBA 2K20
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K20 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2021. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K23
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay.
NBA 2K24
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
This product will no longer be available for purchase as of 10/30/2025. NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K24 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2025. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K25
WHY THIS
Shares vc economy and a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.
NBA 2K21
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
NBA 2K26
WHY THIS
Shares vc economy and a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports with NBA 2K22.
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
NBA 2K19
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be. NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.
NBA 2K18
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K22. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
The highest rated* annual sports title returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.*According to 2008 - 2016
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
NBA 2K25
WHY THIS
Shares vc economy and a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.
NBA 2K26
WHY THIS
Shares vc economy and a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports with NBA 2K22.
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
NBA 2K23
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay.
NBA 2K21
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K22.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K22.
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
Frequently asked about NBA 2K22
- Is NBA 2K22 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — NBA 2K22 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- Does NBA 2K22 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — NBA 2K22 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
- What games are most similar to NBA 2K22?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NBA 2K22 are NBA 2K24, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K26.
- Who developed NBA 2K22?
- NBA 2K22 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.
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