Single-player games like NBA 2K19
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to NBA 2K19, 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 2K20
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
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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NBA 2K25
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
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 2K22
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
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 2K17
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K19.
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 2K21
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
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 2K26
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K19.
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
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EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
Football is back with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, featuring more ways to team up on the street or in the stadium to enjoy even bigger victories with friends.
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TEKKEN 7
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with NBA 2K19.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
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The Exit 8
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with NBA 2K19.
You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".
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NBA 2K23
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
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 2K24
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
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 2K18
Single-player alternative to NBA 2K19 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with NBA 2K19.
The highest rated* annual sports title returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.*According to 2008 - 2016