Rank 01Games like NBA 2K19
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to NBA 2K19: NBA 2K20, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K17, and NBA 2K21. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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NBA 2K17
Why this: Same competitive mood as NBA 2K19.
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EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21
Why this: Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 50% of 3,307 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Simulation
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Badge progress is slower but more satisfying
- Mycareer progression feels rewarding without vc
- Myleague allows endless custom team battles
- Competitive
- Intense
- Attribute upgrades
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Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
Why this: Also e-sports and Competitive, like NBA 2K19.
Super Buckyball Tournament Preseason
Why this: Same competitive mood as NBA 2K19.
Plays great on Steam Deck
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About NBA 2K19
The closest matches to NBA 2K19: NBA 2K20, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K22, NBA 2K17, and NBA 2K21. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If NBA 2K19 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NBA 2K20, NBA 2K25 and NBA 2K22 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as competitive and intense, and single out its attribute upgrades and badge grinding. 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 2K19 is a basketball simulation released in 2018 by Visual Concepts. It features deep career and league modes where players develop attribute upgrades, earn badges through dedicated grinding systems, and progress through mycareer. A stamina-system adds tactical depth to matches, while myLeague allows endless customization and team-building scenarios. Players describe the experience as competitive and intense, with reviewers highlighting that badge-progress feels slower but more satisfying than in previous entries, and that mycareer-progression feels rewarding without relying on virtual currency. The game supports online co-op multiplayer alongside singleplayer. NBA 2K19 runs verified on Steam Deck, offers a massive length for extended play sessions, and holds a 50% positive rating from 3307 Steam reviews.
About NBA 2K19: 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.
Is NBA 2K19 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 50% of 3,307 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Badge progress is slower but more satisfying
- Mycareer progression feels rewarding without vc
- Myleague allows endless custom team battles
- Unique player animations stand out
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It was one of the best NBA parts but 2k ruined it by closing the servers and now I can't play MyCareer and MyTeam!!!”
“Game maybe good, but this shutting down of servers is complete disrespect to users. It's no longer for the sport it is all about money. Crap! Players, teams are missing. No sport just for the money!”
Frequently asked about NBA 2K19
Can I run it?
Is NBA 2K19 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — NBA 2K19 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 2K19 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NBA 2K19 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to NBA 2K19?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NBA 2K19 are NBA 2K20, NBA 2K25, NBA 2K22.
Who developed NBA 2K19?
NBA 2K19 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.