Choose AFL 23
Choose AFL 23 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. AFL 23 launched in 2023.
AFL 23 vs NBA 2K25
AFL 23 and NBA 2K25 both land in Sports, Simulation 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 Sports, Simulation on Steam. AFL 23 (2023) is 1 year older than NBA 2K25 (2024). NBA 2K25 scores higher on Steam reviews (64% positive) than AFL 23 (45.5% 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 2K25
Choose NBA 2K25 if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 64% positive across 13,782 reviews.
Both AFL 23 and NBA 2K25 sit in Sports and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 AFL 23 |  NBA 2K25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.5% positive (376 reviews) | 64% positive (13,782 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Big Ant Studios | Visual Concepts |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- AFL 23 (2023) is 1 year older than NBA 2K25 (2024).
- NBA 2K25 scores higher on Steam reviews (64% positive) than AFL 23 (45.5% positive).
- AFL 23 is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than NBA 2K25 (59.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: AFL 23 is Deck Playable, NBA 2K25 is Deck Verified.
AFL 23 vs NBA 2K25 — FAQ
- Which is better, AFL 23 or NBA 2K25?
- On Steam reviews NBA 2K25 scores higher (64% positive) than AFL 23 (45.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, NBA 2K25 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play AFL 23 or NBA 2K25 first?
- If you want chronology, AFL 23 (2023) came out before NBA 2K25 (2024). 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 AFL 23 and NBA 2K25 similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation 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.
- Do both AFL 23 and NBA 2K25 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: AFL 23 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; NBA 2K25 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.