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Games like NBA 2K24

If NBA 2K24 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NBA 2K25, NBA 2K23 and NBA 2K22 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its aggressive monetization, competitive online multiplayer matches and challenging. 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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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.

2023SportsSimulationDeck PlayableWindowsby Visual Concepts
NBA 2K24 — Steam game cover
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Aggressive monetizationBasketball gameplay with licensed nba teams and playersCompetitive online multiplayer matchesChallengingCompetitiveContemplative

Players who liked NBA 2K24 also play

Steam players who put hours into NBA 2K24 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.

  1. NBA 2K25

    WHY THIS

    Shares microtransactions, online multiplayer, simulation and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Top pick for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2024SportsSimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NBA 2K23

    WHY THIS

    Shares online multiplayer, career mode and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Second-strongest match for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2022SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NBA 2K22

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Third-strongest match for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2021SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. NBA 2K26

    WHY THIS

    Shares career mode, multiplayer co op, simulation and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Ranked #4 for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2025Sports69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. NBA 2K21

    WHY THIS

    Shares server dependent progression and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Ranked #5 for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2020SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Ranked #6 for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    FIFA 23 brings The World’s Game to the pitch, with HyperMotion2 Technology, men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™, women’s club teams, cross-play features**, and more.

    2022SportsSimulationSteam ↗
  7. Madden NFL 22

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Ranked #7 for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression.

    2021SportsStrategySimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. FIFA 22

    WHY THIS

    Shares career mode with NBA 2K24.

    Ranked #8 for NBA 2K24 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode.

    2021SportsSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 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.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    『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.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. 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!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2024ActionSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  8. 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!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Visual Concepts

Other recommendable Steam games by Visual Concepts, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. NBA 2K20

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2019SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NBA 2K23

    WHY THIS

    Shares online multiplayer, career mode and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2022SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NBA 2K25

    WHY THIS

    Shares microtransactions, online multiplayer, simulation and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2024SportsSimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. NBA 2K22

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2021SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. NBA 2K21

    WHY THIS

    Shares server dependent progression and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2020SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. NBA 2K26

    WHY THIS

    Shares career mode, multiplayer co op, simulation and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2025Sports69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. NBA 2K19

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2018SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. NBA 2K18

    WHY THIS

    Shares microtransactions and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind NBA 2K24. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    The highest rated* annual sports title returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.*According to 2008 - 2016

    2017SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. NBA 2K25

    WHY THIS

    Shares microtransactions, online multiplayer, simulation and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2024SportsSimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NBA 2K23

    WHY THIS

    Shares online multiplayer, career mode and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2022SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NBA 2K22

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2021SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. NBA 2K26

    WHY THIS

    Shares career mode, multiplayer co op, simulation and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2025Sports69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. NBA 2K21

    WHY THIS

    Shares server dependent progression and a competitive mood with NBA 2K24.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K24.

    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.

    2020SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about NBA 2K24

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 2K22.
Who developed NBA 2K24?
NBA 2K24 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on NBA 2K24.

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