Rank 01Games like NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to NBA 2K Playgrounds 2: NBA Playgrounds, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K23, WWE 2K BATTLEGROUNDS, and Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Why this: Shares season mode with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
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Basketball Classics
Why this: Same retro mood as NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- 80% of 486 reviews
- Genres: Sports
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Arcade style basketball feels fresh
- Local multiplayer is chaotic fun
- Massive roster spans multiple eras
- Funny
- Intense
- Lighthearted
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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NBA 2K23
Why this: Same intense mood as NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
Super Mega Baseball 3
Why this: Shares season mode with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
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Why this: Same retro mood as NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Why this: Same intense mood as NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
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About NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
The closest matches to NBA 2K Playgrounds 2: NBA Playgrounds, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K23, WWE 2K BATTLEGROUNDS, and Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NBA Playgrounds, NBA 2K20 and NBA 2K23 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as funny, intense and lighthearted, and single out its card pack unlocks and charge and release shooting. 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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Is NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 486 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 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Arcade style basketball feels fresh
- Local multiplayer is chaotic fun
- Massive roster spans multiple eras
- Signature moves add flair
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Don't waste any money on this dead game. All the online functionalities will not work if you are on windows 11. And the grinding needed is way too much.”
“online content is no longer avalable any more so you can't get golden coins to unlock extra features. it's imposable to buy players you want. also when playing the 3 point comp it has a stupid bar that you need to look at the hole time…”
People who play it also play: NBA Playgrounds, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K23
Frequently asked about NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
Can I run it?
Does NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 work on Steam Deck?
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Does NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 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 2K Playgrounds 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 are NBA Playgrounds, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K23.
Who developed NBA 2K Playgrounds 2?
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 was developed by Saber Interactive and published by 2K.