Rank 01Games like NBA 2K24
- 20 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked NBA 2K24 also play
The closest matches to NBA 2K24: NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K26, NBA 2K22, and NBA 2K21. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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NBA 2K22
Why this: Also Basketball and e-sports, like NBA 2K24.
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NBA 2K21
Why this: Shares server dependent progression with NBA 2K24.
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PGA TOUR 2K21
Why this: Same stressful mood as NBA 2K24.
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WWE 2K24
Why this: Shares career mode and character customization with NBA 2K24.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 46% of 12,121 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Aggressive monetization
- Basketball gameplay with licensed nba teams and players
- Competitive online multiplayer matches
- Challenging
- Competitive
- Contemplative
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to NBA 2K24, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Super Buckyball Tournament Preseason
Why this: Also e-sports and Team-Based, like NBA 2K24.
Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
Why this: Same competitive mood as NBA 2K24.
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 microtransactions with NBA 2K24.
NBA 2K23
Why this: Shares career mode with NBA 2K24.
NBA 2K26
Why this: Shares career mode and multiplayer co op with NBA 2K24.
NBA 2K22
Why this: Also Basketball and e-sports, like NBA 2K24.
NBA 2K21
Why this: Shares server dependent progression with NBA 2K24.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Visual Concepts, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
About NBA 2K24
The closest matches to NBA 2K24: NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K26, NBA 2K22, and NBA 2K21. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If NBA 2K24 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23 and NBA 2K26 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and contemplative, and single out its career mode and career mode simulation. 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.
NBA 2K24 is a basketball simulation developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. The game offers career mode gameplay with character customization alongside franchise-driven content and competitive online multiplayer matches. Players describe experiencing challenging and competitive gameplay, with some noting contemplative and nostalgic elements as well. The urban competitive sports setting allows players to engage with licensed NBA teams and players in multiplayer co-op modes. Reviewers highlight the ability to play as a custom-created player in MyCareer mode as a significant draw. The game is marked as playable on Steam Deck and spans a massive length. According to Steam reviews, approximately 46% of 12,121 reviews are positive.
About NBA 2K24: 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.
Is NBA 2K24 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 46% of 12,121 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 74 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 63 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Aggressive monetization
- Basketball gameplay with licensed nba teams and players
- Competitive online multiplayer matches
- Playing as your custom created player in mycareer mode
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Thank you for allowing me to no longer play 90% of game modes cause you force online and then shut down servers in less then 3 years. Of course everyone knew it was gonna happen, but still going to downvote :]”
“dumb developers can't start advance and delete. ya'll one of the highest paying developer still a college student can beat ya'll in game development. what a waste bunch of stupid ass developers”
Frequently asked about NBA 2K24
Can I run it?
Does NBA 2K24 run on Steam Deck?
NBA 2K24 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Does NBA 2K24 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NBA 2K24 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 2K24?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NBA 2K24 are NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K26.
Who developed NBA 2K24?
NBA 2K24 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.