Single-player games like International Basketball Manager
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to International Basketball Manager, 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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Pro Basketball Manager 2024
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Welcome to Pro Basketball Manager 2024 - the best basketball management experience, offering unparalleled depth and authenticity across 175 elite basketball competitions. Show the world you're the ultimate basketball manager!
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Football Manager 2020
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with International Basketball Manager.
Run your football club, your way. Every decision counts in Football Manager 2020 with new features and polished game mechanics rewarding planning and progression like never before, empowering managers to develop and refine both your club’s and your own unique identity.
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International Basketball Manager 23
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Become the basketball manager of the moment and leave your mark by leading your own dynasty. Control all the management tools that International Basketball Manager 23 puts at your fingertips to take your team to the top. Manager, your time has come!
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NBA 2K20
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with International Basketball Manager.
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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Hoop Land
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with International Basketball Manager.
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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Tennis Manager 2023
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Immerse yourself in the ultimate tennis simulation, where your decisions both on and off the court will shape the destiny of your academy. Be the number 1 manager and become a national Team Captain to lead your team to greatness. Serve your colors and win the World Cup of Tennis!
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Motorsport Manager
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Have you got what it takes to become the manager of a high-performance motorsport team? Motorsport Manager is a highly detailed, best-in-class management game for fans of motorsport. You’ll hire the drivers, build the cars and embed yourself in the dynamic world of racing.
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电竞俱乐部/ESports Club
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
ESports Club is a sim game based on electronic sports industry, including most popular game types such as FPS and MOBA. What are you still waiting for? Start your esports career now!
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Pro Basketball Manager 2025
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Suit up and become the manager of a basketball team. You’ll have all the managerial tools you’ve come to expect in a manager game, scouting, facilities, training and more. Will you put emphasis on coaching or player development? Success is only the result of your decisions both on and off the court.
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Football Manager 26
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
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Youtubers Life
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with International Basketball Manager.
Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!
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Youtubers Life 2
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with International Basketball Manager.
Start from humble beginnings and take charge of the daily life of a wannabe influencer. Balance your day between creating trend-based content, completing tasks to earn money, and building trust with your neighbors to uncover their stories. Are you ready to embark on your road to fame?
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Esports Life Tycoon
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Manage your own esports squad, expand your gaming house, and defeat legendary teams to become the best in the world!
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Youtubers Life 3
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with International Basketball Manager.
Live the experience of becoming the best content creator of the moment. Start from scratch, create epic VODs, share your best moments on Instalife, build your dream house, and overcome challenges as you forge your path to fame. Welcome to the Youtuber life!
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Esports Life: Ep.1 - Dreams of Glory
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with International Basketball Manager.
Esports Life is the first and only pro-gamer simulator including official team licenses. In Episode One: Dreams of Glory, take on the role of an amateur video games enthusiast and become a true electronic athlete.
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Train Crisis
Single-player alternative to International Basketball Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with International Basketball Manager.
Train Crisis is a puzzle strategy game in which you have to guide trains with a different color each towards their corresponding destination. Dodge obstacles and test your skills in 4 distinct historical settings such as the Industrial Revolution, the Far West, the Modern era and the Future.