Choose Blacktop Hoops
Choose Blacktop Hoops if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Online Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Blacktop Hoops launched in 2024.
Blacktop Hoops vs NBA THE RUN
Blacktop Hoops and NBA THE RUN both land in Action, Sports, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam. Blacktop Hoops (2024) is 2 years older than NBA THE RUN (2026). Blacktop Hoops scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than NBA THE RUN (72.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose NBA THE RUN
Choose NBA THE RUN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NBA THE RUN launched in 2026.
Both Blacktop Hoops and NBA THE RUN sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Blacktop Hoops |  NBA THE RUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 72.9% positive (329 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Vinci Games | Play by Play Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Blacktop Hoops (2024) is 2 years older than NBA THE RUN (2026).
- Blacktop Hoops scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than NBA THE RUN (72.9% positive).
- NBA THE RUN is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Blacktop Hoops (29.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Blacktop Hoops has co-op; NBA THE RUN does not.
Blacktop Hoops vs NBA THE RUN — FAQ
- Should I play Blacktop Hoops or NBA THE RUN first?
- If you want chronology, Blacktop Hoops (2024) came out before NBA THE RUN (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Blacktop Hoops and NBA THE RUN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.