Choose NBA 2K18
Choose NBA 2K18 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,817 Steam reviews back the pick.
NBA 2K18 vs NBA 2K19
NBA 2K18 and NBA 2K19 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. NBA 2K18 (2017) is 1 year older than NBA 2K19 (2018). NBA 2K19 scores higher on Steam reviews (50% positive) than NBA 2K18 (32.9% 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 2K19
Choose NBA 2K19 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 50% positive across 3,307 reviews.
Both NBA 2K18 and NBA 2K19 sit in Sports and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 NBA 2K18 |  NBA 2K19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 32.9% positive (2,817 reviews) | 50% positive (3,307 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Visual Concepts | Visual Concepts |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- NBA 2K18 (2017) is 1 year older than NBA 2K19 (2018).
- NBA 2K19 scores higher on Steam reviews (50% positive) than NBA 2K18 (32.9% positive).
- Both are Deck Verified.
NBA 2K18 vs NBA 2K19 — FAQ
- Which is better, NBA 2K18 or NBA 2K19?
- On Steam reviews NBA 2K19 scores higher (50% positive) than NBA 2K18 (32.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, NBA 2K19 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play NBA 2K18 or NBA 2K19 first?
- If you want chronology, NBA 2K18 (2017) came out before NBA 2K19 (2018). 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 NBA 2K18 and NBA 2K19 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 NBA 2K18 and NBA 2K19 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.