Rank 01Games like NBA 2K25
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked NBA 2K25 also play
The closest matches to NBA 2K25: NBA 2K26, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K20, and NBA 2K19. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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NBA 2K20
Why this: Shares career progression with NBA 2K25.
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NBA 2K19
Why this: Also Basketball and e-sports, like NBA 2K25.
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WWE 2K25
Why this: Shares character customization and character progression with NBA 2K25.
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Freestyle 2: Street Basketball
Why this: Shares character customization with NBA 2K25.
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F1® 24
Why this: Shares career progression and career mode with NBA 2K25.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 64% of 13,782 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Authentic basketball simulation with licensed nba teams and players
- Collecting player cards and building teams in myteam mode
- Deep mycareer mode with create a player progression
- Competitive
- Intense
- Nostalgic
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to NBA 2K25, 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 2K25.
Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
Why this: Same competitive mood as NBA 2K25.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
About NBA 2K25
The closest matches to NBA 2K25: NBA 2K26, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K20, and NBA 2K19. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If NBA 2K25 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NBA 2K26, NBA 2K23 and NBA 2K22 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as competitive, intense and nostalgic, and single out its achievement hunting and animation customization. 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 2K25 is a sports simulation released in 2024 by Visual Concepts, priced at $69.99 USD, and verified to run on Steam Deck. The game features achievement-hunting, character customization and progression, career-mode content, and era-based simulation mechanics, set within competitive sports and urban themes. Players describe the experience as competitive, intense, nostalgic, and sometimes punishing. Reviewers highlight the authentic basketball simulation with licensed NBA teams and players, the collectible player-card system and team-building in MyTeam mode, the deep MyCareer progression with create-a-player features, and the rewarding nature of MyPlayer character advancement. The game supports online co-op and currently holds a 64% positive rating from 13,782 Steam reviews.
About NBA 2K25: 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.
Is NBA 2K25 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 64% of 13,782 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 56% positive across 55 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 62 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 99 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Authentic basketball simulation with licensed nba teams and players
- Collecting player cards and building teams in myteam mode
- Deep mycareer mode with create a player progression
- Era based simulation adds depth
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Too much grind. I think we have reached a point where we should be able to save our my player and once the next game comes out, as long as we are paying for it, we should be able to use it. At least if we using it NBA my career. May be…”
“This game has turned for the worse, If you are an old mycareer player coming back just to play casually, you will be disappointed. not only there is a tedious travel to actually make u see ads . VC grind is hell 40hrs in and and not even…”
Frequently asked about NBA 2K25
Can I run it?
Is NBA 2K25 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — NBA 2K25 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 2K25 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NBA 2K25 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 2K25?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NBA 2K25 are NBA 2K26, NBA 2K23, NBA 2K22.
Who developed NBA 2K25?
NBA 2K25 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.