Single-player games like NBA 2K26
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to NBA 2K26, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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NBA 2K25
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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NBA 2K24
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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NBA 2K22
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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NBA 2K23
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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NBA 2K21
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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NBA 2K20
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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Padel Rivals
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
Master every bounce, create your own style and rise from street courts to grand stadiums in the arcade game Padel Rivals. Enjoy its narrative career mode where you can play solo or with friends. Start the match and forget about leaving the court!
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Hoop Land
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
Experience the ultimate hoops sim in Hoop Land, a retro-inspired basketball manager with modernized gameplay and fully customizable leagues. Build your legacy, lead a dynasty, or simulate endless seasons from college tournaments to championship trophies!
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NBA 2K16
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
NBA 2K is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Featuring an all-new MyCAREER experience written, directed & produced by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.
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NBA 2K17
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
Following the record-breaking launch of NBA 2K16, the NBA 2K franchise continues to stake its claim as the most authentic sports video game with NBA 2K17. As the franchise that “all sports video games should aspire to be” (GamesRadar), NBA 2K17 will take the game to new heights and continue to blur the lines between video game and...
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NBA 2K18
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
The highest rated* annual sports title returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.*According to 2008 - 2016
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WARZONE
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
WARZONE is a tactical turn-based war game which requires a chess level of logical thinking and which provides an entertainment comparable to that of a tank shooter.
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NBA 2K19
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.
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Madden NFL 22
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K26 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K26.
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.